Wardrobe Apprentice

This introductory position gives the candidate a great overview of everyday activities within the wardrobe department. This seasonal full-time position reports to the Costume Director, or designate, and is part of the Wardrobe Department team.   

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates, monitors and maintains fitting room areas.
• Assists in sewing tasks as required.
• Assist in both wardrobe and crafts areas as required.
• Provides cutters and design teams with items required for fittings.  
• Ensures fitting rooms and storage areas are fully stocked and tidy.
• Works with the Costume Buyers to complete notions inventory.
• Tidy and help maintain fabric stock.
• Work with design teams to move large costume racks. 

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary diploma, equivalent education or experience in costume construction is an asset.
• Professional sewing experience required.
• Organized with a strong ability to multi-task.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated with proven ability to work independently.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week plus overtime when required.

Preference will be given to candidates with professional sewing experience.

This Full Time Seasonal Contract position is located in Stratford, Ontario and will begin February 22, 2022.

Job Type: Full Time Seasonal Contract

Hourly Rate: $16.00

The Festival is working diligently toward a safe and healthy workplace for everyone.  We welcome applicants of every identity, and encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Deaf, disabled and 2SLGBTQ+ folks. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.

If you have the qualifications to fill this role and feel you could make a meaningful contribution to the Stratford Festival, please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter in a single PDF by 5:00pm on January 23, 2022 to:

Costume Cutter

The Stratford Festival is looking to expand our wardrobe team and we are currently accepting applications for the position of Costume Cutter for the 2022 season. This position reports to the Costume Director or designate and is part of the Wardrobe Department team.   

Responsibilities:

• Manage simultaneous workloads for multiple productions.
• Interpret designs and take direction from designers to ensure all elements are included.
• Distribute workloads amongst a sewing team of up to 6 sewers.
• Provide training to your sewing team as required.
• Meet multiple deadlines (Quick Change Reh, Tech Dress, Preview Notes, etc.). 

Qualifications:

• Proven knowledge and experience in both men's and/or women's tailoring techniques.
• Excellent knowledge and working experience in costume construction in (flat pattern making and draping techniques).
• Working knowledge of costume history, period shapes and how to adapt them for theatrical costumes. 
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience as a Costume Cutter in a professional theatre company, film industry or equivalent.
• Works well under pressure.
• Organized with excellent time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is an asset.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week plus overtime when required.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Repertory Theatre.

This Full Time Seasonal Contract position is located in Stratford, Ontario and will begin February 2022. 

Job Type: Full Time Seasonal Contract

Hourly Rate: $28.00-$36.00

The Festival is working diligently toward a safe and healthy workplace for everyone.  We welcome applicants of every identity, and encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Deaf, disabled and 2SLGBTQ+ folks. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.

As a condition of hire, all successful job candidates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of full vaccination at time of contracting. This condition is subject to the provisions of the Human Rights Code.

If you have the qualifications to fill this role and feel you could make a meaningful contribution to the Stratford Festival, please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter in a single PDF by 5:00pm on January 23, 2022 to:

Sewer/Tailor (multiple positions available)

The Stratford Festival is looking to expand out wardrobe team and we're currently accepting applications for the position of Sewer/Tailor for the 2022 season. We are looking for candidates with intermediate to senior level sewing experience. This position reports to their Cutter/Tailor and theCostume Director and is part of the Wardrobe Department team.   

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for completing sewing tasks within a timely manner.
• Proficiency, accuracy and independent sewing required.
• Positive work ethic and willingness to learn new techniques.
• Willingness to take direction and improve upon current skills and speed.

Qualifications:

• The sewer/tailor needs to be proficient in the following skills:
  • Flat basting, tailor tacking, hand finishing.
  • Ability to build collars, cuffs and bum rolls without supervision.
  • Confident in fine hand finishing, working with multiple layers and difficult fabrics.
  • Ability to set in a variety of zippers, sleeves, collars and complete pockets.
  • Basic understanding of doublet and/or bodice construction, trouser construction, cartridge pleating, robes and capes, unstructured coats, basic jackets and waistcoat construction.
• Ability to understand the Cutter's and First Hand's step by step instructions.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week plus overtime when required.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience sewing historical costumes.

This Full Time Seasonal Contract position is located in Stratford, Ontario and will begin March 2022. 

Job Type: Full Time Seasonal Contract

Annual Salary: $16.00 - $28.00

The Festival is working diligently toward a safe and healthy workplace for everyone.  We welcome applicants of every identity, and encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Deaf, disabled and 2SLGBTQ+ folks. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.

As a condition of hire, all successful job candidates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of full vaccination at time of contracting. This condition is subject to the provisions of the Human Rights Code.

If you have the qualifications to fill this role and feel you could make a meaningful contribution to the Stratford Festival, please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter in a single PDF by 5:00pm on January 23, 2022 to: