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Desired Start Date: April 2024 but flexible
Job Type: Full-time, Non Exempt
Salary: $41,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
About The Phoenix Theatre Company
The Phoenix Theatre Company is Arizona’s largest professional regional theatre. As we complete a $30 million expansion in 2025 with our new 500 seat theatre, we will be a leader in innovative theatre, partnering with producers for Pre-Broadway new works, producing and co-presenting with other top regional theatres across North America, as well as continuing to produce our shows in house.
Located in the heart of the Central Arts District close to downtown Phoenix, our beautiful 14-acre campus includes three theaters, a restaurant and bar, rehearsal halls, administrative offices, and production shops, all on one site. We produce a wide range of theatre, from full scale musicals to comedies, dramas and original new works. Our community service programs have gained national attention. With a $15+ million annual operating budget, and celebrating our 104th Season, we offer 9-11 diverse productions every season as well as a growing Festival of New American Theatre.
The Phoenix Theatre Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, The Phoenix Theatre Company provides employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, genetic status or information, military or veteran status or status in any status protected by federal, state, or local law.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The Phoenix Theatre Company will not tolerate unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any circumstances.
We are eager to cultivate a broad and inclusive field of applicants. The Phoenix Theatre Company is committed to building a diverse community of staff, volunteers, and apprentices. Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of the First Hand is to cut patterns as directed by the Cutter Draper and facilitate the build while maintaining the vision of the costume designer within the necessary time constraints.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Discusses assigned projects with Cutter Draper and Costume Director
- Cut Patterns as assigned by the Cutter Draper
- Direct build process as garments move through the shop
- Work with the Cutter Draper to organize/manage workflow
- Sews assigned costumes by hand or machine
- Helps in the supervision of the Costume Shop volunteer apprentice and overhire technicians
- Facilitates the construction and alteration of costumes on a scheduled deadline
- Tailors or alters costumes, as needed
- Assists costume fittings as needed and work to maintain the integrity of the costume design
- Assists in the restocking or reorganization of costume warehouse and other storage areas
- Works with the Costume Director to ensure all production deadlines can be met
- Assists with cleaning and maintaining shop equipment
- Assists with stocking and monitoring costume shop supplies by communication with the Costume Director
- Maintains a safe working environment based on OSHA standards
- Maintains The Phoenix Theatre Company production integrity
- Executes costume crafts as needed
- Support the wardrobe team in notes, repairs and strike when necessary
- Helps prepare fabrics for built garments/cutting
Minimum Qualifications
- A degree in costume technology/fashion or equivalent experience in regional/professional theatre or related fields
- Excellent garment construction skills
- Able to follow precise directions in a timely manner
- Willingness to adhere to the production standards of TPTC
- Basic computer skills
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills
- Ability to work in a diverse team and under strict deadlines
Physical / Mental Demands & Working Conditions
- General office, costume shop and theatre work environment
- Evenings and weekends are sometimes required
- Ability to lift 40lbs
Schedule
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Additional Benefits
- Qualifying Employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
- 13 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Vacation, and Personal Days
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance Eligibility
- Generous 401K Employer Matching program
- Flexible work arrangements based on work assignments and tasks (when possible)
- Free Parking for Employees
- Free allocation of tickets to TPTC productions
- Employee discounts at ArtBar+Bistro
To Apply
Send resume, cover letter and portfolio submission to: Karla Frederick, Director of Production at k.frederick@phoenixtheatre.com
