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Cutter & Tailor
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Company/Organization/Producer Name
Stratford Festival
Submission Deadline or Event End Date
August 30, 2026
Location Category
Ontario
Description
The Cutter/Tailor is responsible for interpreting costume sketches and design references to support the execution of all garments required for the design needs of assigned production(s). The Cutter/Tailor collaborates directly with the Designer, Assistant Designer, Craft departments, Head of Wardrobe and other Production departments to achieve design goals and meet production timelines, relying on an extensive knowledge of costume history, materials, techniques, and construction methods. This role is responsible for drafting, draping, tailoring and cutting costume pieces, supervising the construction and alteration of garments, and attending fittings to ensure proper execution and fit. The Cutter/Tailor also manages workloads and timelines across multiple productions in collaboration with wardrobe management and fellow Cutter/Tailors; directs a team of sewers, including performing training and evaluations; attends dress rehearsals and other production events to assist in executing notes; and maintains accurate documentation as required. Responsibilities also include maintaining the wardrobe shop workspaces and equipment in coordination with wardrobe management, managing supply orders, and upholding production standards. This is a unionized position reporting to the Costume Director and represented by IATSE Local 357.
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Rate of Compensation
$39.70 - $44.45
Contact Name
Taylor Rolston
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Cutter & Tailor
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Company/Organization/Producer Name
Stratford Festival
Submission Deadline or Event End Date
August 30, 2026
Location Category
Ontario
For More Information, Visit
https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/ssfoc/CandidatePortalv1/jobs/1108
Rate of Compensation
$39.70 - $44.45
Contact Name
Taylor Rolston
Contact Email Address
Priority Groups
Open to all
Opportunity Type
Job Position
Description
The Cutter/Tailor is responsible for interpreting costume sketches and design references to support the execution of all garments required for the design needs of assigned production(s). The Cutter/Tailor collaborates directly with the Designer, Assistant Designer, Craft departments, Head of Wardrobe and other Production departments to achieve design goals and meet production timelines, relying on an extensive knowledge of costume history, materials, techniques, and construction methods. This role is responsible for drafting, draping, tailoring and cutting costume pieces, supervising the construction and alteration of garments, and attending fittings to ensure proper execution and fit. The Cutter/Tailor also manages workloads and timelines across multiple productions in collaboration with wardrobe management and fellow Cutter/Tailors; directs a team of sewers, including performing training and evaluations; attends dress rehearsals and other production events to assist in executing notes; and maintains accurate documentation as required. Responsibilities also include maintaining the wardrobe shop workspaces and equipment in coordination with wardrobe management, managing supply orders, and upholding production standards. This is a unionized position reporting to the Costume Director and represented by IATSE Local 357.
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Created by Vancouver-based multidisciplinary arts company Visceral Visions, CultureBrew.Art (CBA) is a digital platform that promotes and fosters intersectional interculturalism throughout the performing, literary, media and visual arts. Its central tool is a national searchable database of Indigenous and racialized artists – actors, writers, singers, musicians, dancers, filmmakers, directors, designers, composers, choreographers, stage managers, and other arts and culture professionals – to which theatres, dance and opera companies, film/TV casting professionals, indie directors/producers, schools, community and social service non-profits, government agencies, media outlets, ad agencies, and more may access as subscribers.
CBA is a powerful tool for building a more inclusive arts and culture sector that more authentically reflects Canada by promoting Indigenous and racialized artists; increasing hiring opportunities for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) artists; and fostering intercultural connection, community, and artistic collaboration. CBA is searchable by artistic discipline, gender, racial/ethnic heritage – Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis), African diaspora, East/Southeast Asian diaspora, Latin American (Latinx) diaspora, South Asian diaspora, West Asian/Southwest Asian/North African (Middle Eastern/Arab) diaspora, mixed ethnicity – and other fields as determined by research data gathered through community consultations.
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Cutter & Tailor
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Company/Organization/Producer Name
Stratford Festival
Submission Deadline or Event End Date
August 30, 2026
Location Category
Ontario
Description
The Cutter/Tailor is responsible for interpreting costume sketches and design references to support the execution of all garments required for the design needs of assigned production(s). The Cutter/Tailor collaborates directly with the Designer, Assistant Designer, Craft departments, Head of Wardrobe and other Production departments to achieve design goals and meet production timelines, relying on an extensive knowledge of costume history, materials, techniques, and construction methods. This role is responsible for drafting, draping, tailoring and cutting costume pieces, supervising the construction and alteration of garments, and attending fittings to ensure proper execution and fit. The Cutter/Tailor also manages workloads and timelines across multiple productions in collaboration with wardrobe management and fellow Cutter/Tailors; directs a team of sewers, including performing training and evaluations; attends dress rehearsals and other production events to assist in executing notes; and maintains accurate documentation as required. Responsibilities also include maintaining the wardrobe shop workspaces and equipment in coordination with wardrobe management, managing supply orders, and upholding production standards. This is a unionized position reporting to the Costume Director and represented by IATSE Local 357.
For More Information, Visit
https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/ssfoc/CandidatePortalv1/jobs/1108
Rate of Compensation
$39.70 - $44.45
Contact Name
Taylor Rolston
Contact Email Address
Priority Groups
Open to all
Opportunity Type
Job Position
Full Opportunities List
Cutter & Tailor
Opens in a new window
Image
Company/Organization/Producer Name
Stratford Festival
Submission Deadline or Event End Date
August 30, 2026
Location Category
Ontario
For More Information, Visit
https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/ssfoc/CandidatePortalv1/jobs/1108
Rate of Compensation
$39.70 - $44.45
Contact Name
Taylor Rolston
Contact Email Address
Priority Groups
Open to all
Opportunity Type
Job Position
Description
The Cutter/Tailor is responsible for interpreting costume sketches and design references to support the execution of all garments required for the design needs of assigned production(s). The Cutter/Tailor collaborates directly with the Designer, Assistant Designer, Craft departments, Head of Wardrobe and other Production departments to achieve design goals and meet production timelines, relying on an extensive knowledge of costume history, materials, techniques, and construction methods. This role is responsible for drafting, draping, tailoring and cutting costume pieces, supervising the construction and alteration of garments, and attending fittings to ensure proper execution and fit. The Cutter/Tailor also manages workloads and timelines across multiple productions in collaboration with wardrobe management and fellow Cutter/Tailors; directs a team of sewers, including performing training and evaluations; attends dress rehearsals and other production events to assist in executing notes; and maintains accurate documentation as required. Responsibilities also include maintaining the wardrobe shop workspaces and equipment in coordination with wardrobe management, managing supply orders, and upholding production standards. This is a unionized position reporting to the Costume Director and represented by IATSE Local 357.
Not the right fit? Search for Cutter & Tailor jobs in Ontario, Canada
About CultureBrew.Art
Created by Vancouver-based multidisciplinary arts company Visceral Visions, CultureBrew.Art (CBA) is a digital platform that promotes and fosters intersectional interculturalism throughout the performing, literary, media and visual arts. Its central tool is a national searchable database of Indigenous and racialized artists – actors, writers, singers, musicians, dancers, filmmakers, directors, designers, composers, choreographers, stage managers, and other arts and culture professionals – to which theatres, dance and opera companies, film/TV casting professionals, indie directors/producers, schools, community and social service non-profits, government agencies, media outlets, ad agencies, and more may access as subscribers.
CBA is a powerful tool for building a more inclusive arts and culture sector that more authentically reflects Canada by promoting Indigenous and racialized artists; increasing hiring opportunities for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) artists; and fostering intercultural connection, community, and artistic collaboration. CBA is searchable by artistic discipline, gender, racial/ethnic heritage – Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis), African diaspora, East/Southeast Asian diaspora, Latin American (Latinx) diaspora, South Asian diaspora, West Asian/Southwest Asian/North African (Middle Eastern/Arab) diaspora, mixed ethnicity – and other fields as determined by research data gathered through community consultations.