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Cutter/Draper
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Position Number: 5926906
Location: West Hartford, CT
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Theatre and Dance

University of Hartford

Cutter/Draper

FLSA Classification
NE

Reports to
Costume Shop Manager

Salary Range
H1

Weeks Per Year
52

Work Week
40 hours (minimum)

Position Summary
Assumes responsibility for overseeing production-related aspects of the Costume Shop workroom in an effort to effectively and efficiently meet costume production requirements for The Hartt School's music, dance, and, theater productions. Performs all duties in full support of the University's mission, understanding that the positive and effective execution of these duties are instrumental to the education of the University's students.

Hiring Range
Budgeted starting hourly rate is $18.60 to $21.75, depending upon experience

Key Responsibilities

Creates and/or constructs original patterns and costumes, by either machine or hand, from prototype or designer illustrations to final product.
Tailors pre-built costumes. Creates new costumes by drafting patterns or draping. Tailors costume muslins to actors marking needed alterations.
Creates, updates and oversees the formal records of all fittings in an effort to determine alteration methods for stock, rental and/or borrowed costumes. Assembles and maintains a production workbook of costumes for every productions, compiling a record of builds, rentals and/or stock costumes.
Establishes, cultivates and maintains effective working relationships with various internal and external constituencies in an effort to meet the final theatrical costume details of each production.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Posting Number
PS1033P

Working Conditions
High noise environment.High dust, dirt, grease environment.Requires safety training and/or protective devices.Regular exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles.Regular exposure to chemicals, solvents.

Education
Associates Degree or two year university equivalent required; Bachelors degree preferred.

Physical Effort
Intermittently sitting, standing, stooping.Typically standing and/or walking.Typically pushing and/or pulling.Requires repeated reaching by extending hand(s) and/or arm(s) in any direction. Requires handling by seizing, holding, grasping, or turning hands, but without finger dexterity.Requires distinguishing colors and/or depth perception to judge distances.Moderate lifting or carrying 26-50 lbs.

Special Skills
The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.

Desired Start Date
01/02/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Close Date
1/27/2025

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions Summary

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