Stitcher Position Available In Suffolk, Massachusetts

Boston Ballet 19 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116

Date Posted:

June 09, 2025

Region:

Eastern Massachusetts Category:

Production/Design Type:

Full-Time

Stitcher Description:

The heart of Boston Ballet is the human experience. Through our living and breathing art, we e human connections—between artist and attendee, teacher and trainee, friend and neer, one’s outer and inner self. We believe that themunity of employees that makes dance possible is better together when talented individuals with varied life experiences, identities, races, cultures and ideas are weed, encouraged, and heard. Boston Ballet is seeking a Stitcher to begin work on August 4, 2025, and work a total of 41 weeks, until May 30, 2026, with two unpaid weeks off December 21, 2025 through January 4, 2026. The Stitcher is a Full-Time Seasonal, non-exempt position that works approximately 41 weeks each season depending upon the annual needs of the shop. The Stitcher will sew costumes as needed for new build productions as well as refurbished productions. The Stitcher must be able to stitch at a fast and accurate rate and demonstrate strong project and time management skills. The Boston Ballet Costume Shop is a high volume, multi project workplace, w team members must be able to perform at a high standard of professional quality workmanship, with an ability to adapt to meet multiple deadlines. General work hours are Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm with some additional evening/weekend hours as needed during high volume periods. Please be sure to include a cover letter with your resume in order to be considered for this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Stitch ballet costumes as instructed for new builds, refurbishment, and alterations
Complete all tasks, alterations, and projects as instructed and on time
Communicate with the team to problem-solve ballet costume construction techniques
Utilize a variety of industrial sewing machines and hand sewing techniques to stitch costumes
Exhibit neatness and accuracy in execution of assigned work
Understand season timelines and exhibit amitment to fulfilling team goals and meeting deadlines
Press and roll fabric yardage, turn over fitting room laundry, turn industrial irons on/off at start/end of the day, conduct general monitoring of shop machines, and inform the Draper when issues arise
Attend weekly staff meetings
Maintain a clean andanized workspace
Other job-related assignments, as needed
Some evening and weekend hours will be required

Qualifications:

Three years of experience sewing at a professional theatre level or equivalent
Strong knowledge of proper costume construction & finishing techniques
Strong hand sewing skills
Knowledge of, and experience with, industrial sewing machines used in costume construction
Experience sewing knits as well as woven fabrics
Punctuality, precision and responsibility for assigned duties and tasks
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Openness to constructive criticism, and the flexibility to adjust accordingly

BENEFITS BCBS HMO

health insurance plan with zero deductible
BCBS dental insurance with employer providing 100% annual premium for individual coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) – health and dependent care
Employer-paid life and disability plans
Immediate access to 403(b) retirement savings plan featuring both pre-tax and Roth options
Ability to purchase MBTA passes on a pre-tax, payroll deduction basis up to IRS monthly limit
Free adult dance classes
Complimentary tickets to Boston Ballet performances (based on availability) Boston Ballet is an equal employment opportunity employer