The New York City Ballet is looking to fill the following :
– Full-time Men’s Draper Position
– Full-time Women’s Draper Position
– Full-time Stitcher Position (2 stitcher positions available)
– Full-time Fabric/Trim/Shop Supplies Shopper
For more information please see the job descriptions below: job listings have been written by the New York City Ballet Costume Shop. This position is covered by the Local 764 agreement with the New York City Ballet Costume Shop.
If you are interested in any of these positions please email your resume to
Marc Happel
NYCB Director of Costumes
The Ballet is looking to fill these positions as of the weeks of July 26/August 2. Interviews will be held virtually and then in person at the NYC Ballet Costume Shop the first two weeks of July by Appointment
THE NEW YORK CITY BALLET and ITS COSTUME SHOP DIRECTOR/MANAGERS
WILL MAKE ALL DECISIONS REGARDING HIRING.
(Two positions available)
Costume Shop Season: July 26, 2021 – June 3, 2022
Job Title: Tailor/Draper – Men’s Department & Women’s Department
Requirements:
Responsibilities:
Employee will be responsible for all draping, tailoring, pattern making and cutting for our women’s/men’s department, including all new productions and rebuilding & refurbishing of existing productions.
(two positions available) Costume Shop Season: August 2, 2021 – June 3, 2022
Job Title: Stitcher
Requirements:
A sewing test will be required at the in-person interview; applicants should be ready to demonstrate various sewing techniques and bodice-making.
(One position available) Costume Shop Season: July 26, 2021 – June 3, 2022
Job Title: Shopper
Requirements:
Responsibilities:
Shopping for any and all fabrics/trims/notions/equipment needed by the costume shop. At ease working with Costume Director and Designers in developing new ballets as well as matching fabrics for costume refurbishment. Works well with Costume Shop Manager in organization of shop needs and staff supplies.