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Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Draper and Tailor, as needed, including help with pattern development and fabric cutting.
• Gain familiarity with the script, time period and costume design for each production.
• Work on costume builds, alterations and costume crafts as assigned.
• Provide guidance to on-staff Stitchers.
• Pull items from stock and prepares rehearsal costume pieces as requested.
• Attend costume fittings, taking notes and assisting, as requested.
• Assist with the load-in of costumes to the theater for technical rehearsals.
• Attend technical rehearsals and complete notes as scheduled and/or assigned.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness in the costume shop, costume stock, storage spaces, wardrobe rooms, dressing rooms and laundry areas.
• Stay informed of and prioritize health and safety issues regarding materials, equipment, and working environment.
• Engage in the ongoing work of fostering an equitable and inclusive environment at McCarter. Actively seek ways to improve work practices to ensure greater accessibility, representation, and belonging for all, while upholding and exhibiting our stated values of “justice and joy, beauty and belonging.”

WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Led by our core values, McCarter fosters and expects a culture of care and respect for the wellbeing of our staff. We seek individuals who share our commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace, where diverse perspectives are valued and respected.
• Work will primarily be completed indoors at our production shops spaces, with some work at our theater spaces, subject to HVAC cooling and heating.
• This position entails extended periods of standing and sitting, while performing detailed handwork such as stitching, pinning, or cutting fabric, manual dexterity for operating equipment with frequent use of hands and fingers to manipulate small tools (e.g., scissors, needles, sewing machines, irons); visual acuity sufficient for fine detail work, including hand sewing and pattern adjustments, and the ability to read and interpret documents; occasional lifting, pushing and carrying objects up to 40 pounds, repeatedly, either alone or with a partner; engaging in repetitive tasks, walking, bending, reaching, and climbing stairs within various work environments; opportunity for exposure to chemicals (e.g. hair products, glues, dyes, and paints). Employees should be comfortable with these physical demands and able to maintain productivity and focus throughout the workday.
• Ability to work and maintain personal items in a shared workspace with moderate noise and movement, and to remain focused and organized in a deadline-driven environment.
• May be required to work backstage with potential for moderate to high noise environments depending on production and performance elements; ability to hear and speak clearly in areas with significant background noise.
• Employees may be asked to occasionally use a personal cell phone in order to access authenticator apps and related software necessary for work credentials/multi-factor authentication (MFA). Applicants should be comfortable using their personal devices for these purposes as part of their job responsibilities, as workarounds cannot be guaranteed in order to access certain platforms.

LOCATION & SCHEDULE: This is an in-person position generally reporting to our production shops located at 755 Alexander Rd. in Princeton, NJ, with occasional work on site at our theaters located at 91 University Pl; work schedule is largely based on the production calendar and other departmental needs and may include nights, holidays, and weekends, as scheduled in advance.
START DATE: This position is preferred to start on or around July 14th, 2025.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of McCarter.