Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.
Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.
Tailor your resume to this Costume Dyer, Per Diem role.
Rezi rewrites your resume against The Metropolitan Opera's job description. Free.
Tailor your resume to this Costume Dyer, Per Diem role.
Rezi rewrites your resume against The Metropolitan Opera's job description. Free.
Don't guess if your resume is good enough.
See how it scores against the Costume Dyer, Per Diem posting at The Metropolitan Opera — free, in seconds.
Don't guess if your resume is good enough.
See how it scores against the Costume Dyer, Per Diem posting at The Metropolitan Opera — free, in seconds.
About the Role
The Metropolitan Opera's Costume Shop is home to a team of approximately 85 skilled professionals who bring the artistry of opera to life through the creation of exceptional costumes. Combining craftsmanship, creativity, precision, and attention to detail, our team works collaboratively to support the visual storytelling of world-class opera productions.
Responsibilities
- Dye, strip, and overdye fabrics, finished costumes, and accessories according to specifications and artistic vision.
- Mix and prepare dyes, develop color samples, and adjust colors for stage lighting.
- Apply dyeing techniques to various fabrics, textiles, and costume materials.
- Evaluate color consistency, fabric quality, durability, and washability.
- Collaborate with designers, craftspeople, and other shop members.
- Maintain an organized and well-stocked dye shop.
- Follow health, safety, and environmental procedures when handling dyes, chemicals, and equipment.
Requirements
- Training or professional experience in textile dyeing, textile finishing, costume crafts, costume painting, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
- Previous experience in a theatre, costume shop, textile workshop, or similar production environment is preferred.
- Knowledge of dye chemistry, dyeing techniques, and processes for different fabrics and materials.
- Strong color perception and understanding of how colors and fabrics appear under theatrical lighting.
- Ability to work independently with accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with flexibility for production schedules and deadlines.
- Knowledge of appropriate health and safety practices when handling chemicals and operating dye equipment.
Skills
- Textile dyeing
- Textile finishing
- Costume crafts
- Costume painting
- Dye chemistry
- Color mixing
- Fabric handling
- Color perception
- Attention to detail
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Health and safety practices
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Professional experience
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Union benefits
About the Company
- The Metropolitan Opera's Costume Shop is home to a team of approximately 85 skilled professionals who bring the artistry of opera to life through the creation of exceptional costumes.
- Combining craftsmanship, creativity, precision, and attention to detail, our team works collaboratively to support the visual storytelling of world-class opera productions.