Draper job description

New York City Ballet is one of the foremost dance companies in the world, with a roster of spectacular dancers and an unparalleled repertory. Founded in 1948 by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, New York City Ballet quickly became world-renowned for its athletic and contemporary style. Widely acknowledged for its enduring contributions to dance, New York City Ballet is committed to promoting creative excellence and nurturing a new generation of dancers and choreographers. The School of American Ballet is the official training academy of the New York City Ballet.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Manager, Costume Shop, the Tailor/Draper will be responsible for draping, tailoring, pattern making and cutting for the women’s/men's departments, for all new productions. The individual in this position will also be responsible for the rebuilding and refurbishing of existing productions. The Tailor/Draper is a union represented role and the successful candidate is required to join Local 764 within 31 days of employment.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Will use expertise to tailor, drape and cut costumes designs.
• Utilize advanced pattern making skills for new costume designs.
• Work with various stretch fabrications, unique and intricate textiles and embellishments.
  
• Facilitate fittings for dancers.
• Must complete projects in a time sensitive manner.
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Advanced draping, pattern making & cutting skills
• Must have excellent organization & time management skills
• Great communication skills
• Close attention to detail required
• Experience with men’s clothing and costumes construction helpful
• Advanced sewing techniques required, both machine & hand sewing
• Experience crafting ballet costumes, tutus, & stretch fabric preferred
• Minimum of 5 years professional costume shop experience required
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and lift a minimum of 20 lbs

**This position will require an on-site sewing assessment**

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

NOTE: New York City Ballet has a vaccine policy that requires all employees to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19. A medical or religious exemption to this policy may be granted if a reasonable accommodation exists that will enable the employee to perform the essential functions of the job. Exemptions or reasonable accommodations are not guaranteed.

New York City Ballet is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military status or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, unemployment status, familial status, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, arrest or conviction record to extent required by applicable law, credit history or any other characteristic protected by law.

Statement of Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

New York City Ballet, one of the foremost ballet companies in the world, pursues the highest levels of artistic excellence and innovation. Therefore, we seek to attract, retain, and cultivate the most talented dancers, musicians, designers, stage technicians, and arts administrators. To this end, we are deeply committed to creating and sustaining an organizational culture that values diversity, inclusion, and equity. We are inspired by our founders, George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, who envisioned an authentically American expression of ballet with a company that reflects the rich cultural diversity of this nation. In pursuit of their vision, we are committed to educating, developing, and supporting an organization that embodies diversity in its many forms.