Theatrical Stitcher

RWS Global is a full service, worldwide production company that provides the very best in custom-designed as well as pre-packaged events and live shows for corporations, theme parks, cruise ships, resorts, and the fashion industry. Established in 2003, RWS Global was built from the ground up through the dedication and devotion of a hard working team. We have experienced continued growth embracing our mission, Raise Your Experience.

Who we’re looking for...

RWS Global is currently seeking experienced Theatrical Stitchers for seasonal positions for our holiday installs.

What’s expected...

• Alter all assigned costumes according to the supervisor’s specifications.
• Understanding of the period, style, and techniques necessary to complete the costume within the costume designer’s guidelines.
• Maintain the integrity of the costume design.
• Comfortable using industrial, domestic, and serger sewing machines.
• Comfortable with stretch fabrics, beading and sequins.

The stitcher must be able to perform the following tasks with minimal supervision:

• Zipper insertion
• Basic tailoring skills
• Hemming
• Garment alterations  
• Hand sewing
• Quick rigging of costumes

Please Note: While this is intended to be an accurate description of the job, this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the position, and may require that other or different tasks be performed as necessary and assigned.

What you bring...

• Advanced skills in hand and machine sewing and finishing with an understanding of theatrical costume and construction techniques and terms
• Demonstrated proficiency in hand sewing techniques
• Knowledge of/and experience in a variety of costume construction techniques including tailoring, period construction techniques, and alterations
• Demonstrated knowledge in theatrical construction and quick rigging techniques
• Understanding of period shape and how to adapt it to theatrical costumes
• Ability to collaborate with the costume team to efficiently complete assigned projects
• Ability to listen, take instruction, and to participate in a team to complete the builds/alterations
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and vendors
• Ability to work well under tight deadlines, in a fast paced and high pressure environment
• Ability to lift at least 20 lbs, as well as climb and reach on ladders
• Experience in the live entertainment and event production industries preferred
• Extremely detail-oriented and responsible

Status: On-site
Day Rate : $210/day
Contract Dates : 11/10, 11/12, 11/13, 11/14

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At RWS Global, our team of bold makers and mold breakers is made of a diverse group of people who we believe make our work stronger. Our stage actively chooses to uplift applicants with diverse racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, sexes, national origins, political affiliations, socio-economic status, veteran and Disability status, and other intersectional dimensions of diversity.

We believe the diversity of our people is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our company’s achievement as well.

We are committed to ongoing learning and developing and implementing programs and initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion in all areas of employment as well as through our creative process and projects.