SENIOR DRAPER

To be considered for this position, please send us your resume / CV : theatricalsJobs@ncl.com

subject line : SENIOR THEATRICAL DRAPER

This is a position with Creative Studios by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings in Tampa, Florida.

BASIC PURPOSE

The Senior Draper will coordinate all builds on the workroom floor with other draping teams. The Senior Draper will partner with the Craft Team and Cosmo Team on costume rehabs and new build items. The Senior Draper is responsible for overseeing and participating in the budgeting, construction, ordering of supplies, fittings, and scheduling of build teams for all products being produced in the Tampa Studio Workroom. The Senior Draper is responsible for the supervision of their build teams.

JOB SUMMARY

Job Title : Senior Theatrical Draper

Department : Entertainment Manager's

Title : Manager, Theatrical Costuming Workroom

Must be at least 18 years old to apply.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pay starts at $25.00 per hour, contract position.
• Oversee the completion of both made-to-order and altered costumes for all NCLH productions.
• Lead the workroom staff, including, but not limited to : First Hands, Stitchers, Crafts persons, and over hire contract workers.
• Expedite costume production within scheduled deadlines.
• Attend fittings as necessary for troubleshooting and production continuity.
• Oversee the timely inclusion of fabrics / notions into costume productions.
• Partner with Shop Supervisor / Workroom Manager to provide supplies, especially stock fabrics, notions, and materials to the workroom in a timely manner.
• Oversee construction build timeline and process to keep on budget and schedule.
• Act as liaison with Costume Leads for fittings and production notes.
• Act as a liaison with Costume Leads for the smooth transition of costumes from shop to dress parade / tech / dress runs.
• Perform other job-related functions as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION : Master's degree with a major in Costume Production or Theatrical Costuming experience preferred; or any equivalent combination of relevant and work-related skills and experience.

EXPERIENCE : Candidates should have a minimum of 6 years' experience as a draper / pattern maker in a professional costume shop. Professional experience is preferred, but similar professional costume shop experience and / or educational experience with supervisory or management experience will also be considered. The candidate should have a mastery of costume construction and fabrication techniques, and knowledge of cutting, draping, patterning, and costume and fashion history. Well versed in budgeting and forecasting future production needs.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL

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