Firsthand/Assistant Cutter

## Description

The Old Globe, a year-round professional theatre company producing more than 14 productions annually on three stages in beautiful Balboa Park in San Diego, seeks candidates for a Firsthand/Assistant Cutter to join our talented Costume Department. This critical role is responsible for pattern making, cutting, and fabrication in one of the finest regional shops.

**Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:**

• Works directly with the Draper on all aspects of costume construction and alteration.
• Cuts fabric based on patterns and prepares patterns for linings, trims, and decorative details.
• Advises stitchers on the proper techniques and oversees their work to ensure quality and meet deadlines and production needs.
• Participates in general shop maintenance, as well as participating in storage maintenance, restocking, and other tasks as assigned.

The Old Globe is actively committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, & access in all areas of our operation. By making intentional, actionable steps, we strive to make The Old Globe a place where theatre makers, employees, volunteers, audience members, and community members of all identities and backgrounds belong. The Old Globe welcomes candidates who demonstrate a commitment to these goals. We strongly encourage people with the following identities to apply: BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, people living with disabilities, and those from other historically and presently marginalized groups. Multilingual candidates are also strongly encouraged to apply.

## Qualifications

**Required Skills and Abilities**

**The successful candidate will have the following skills and abilities:**

• Extensive experience in a professional theater costume department. Candidates must demonstrate high degree of skill in costume fabrication, pattern making, garment assembly, and stitching. Experience with period (1500’s- 1900’s) garment making is required, as is experience supervising stitchers.
• This position is full-time hourly Local 122 IATSE position, with occasional overtime. The hourly rate is $29.49. If the selected candidate is not a member of the Union, they will be required to join. The work week is Tuesday through Saturday. Bilingual English/Spanish speaking is a plus and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.