The Cornish Performance Production Dept. has two Diazit/Blueline machines in need of new homes.  One is fairly old, in working condition.  The second is a Diazit OmniTrac EF that is considerably newer that we accepted as a donation last summer.  Both are up for grabs if you are willing to come and get them.  Call 206-726-5044 if interested.

We are looking for a red velour drape with dimensions that are roughly 16' h x 19' w for our upcoming production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood that will be staged at the Intiman in April.  The drape could be with fullness, austrian style, or just a big ole' piece of red fabric we could drape, swag, gather, etc.  Larger would work if we can play with the way it is hung.  Borrow, take off your hands or potential rental.

Work Schedule:

Part time, with some weekend and evening work calls as scheduled for specific shows

Purpose:

Assist the Costume Shop Supervisor in the running of the shop, help supervise student work to produce quality garments, while meeting production deadlines, assists in the patterning, cutting, stitching, fitting and finishing of costumes as needed for productions.

*Full job description and Cornish Employment Application may be downloaded via www.cornish.edu/jobs

Department:     Performance Production
Reports To:    Production Technical Director
Supervises:    Work study students
Pay Grade:    C, Non-exempt
Work Schedule:    Full-time during Academic Year, including selected nights & weekends

Purpose:  Oversees all aspects of the Performance Production Department’s Scenery Construction Shop and provides a safe, productive, and educational facility for student learning.

Responsibilities

   1. Responsible for the overall administration of the Scene Shop and provides leadership for students.
   2. Establishes, maintains, and ensures safe working practices to create an effective learning atmosphere.
   3. Assists in the construction and installation of main stage productions of the Theater, Dance, and Music departments.
   4. Assists the technical directors who use the shop facilities to prepare for productions.
   5. Assists in the training of the 20-25 students working in the facility and provides demonstrations of proper usage of equipment as needed.
   6. Organizes materials, maintains inventory, and purchases consumable supplies as needed for projects.
   7. Supervises work study students.
   8. Communicates with local theaters and colleges to identify possible resources for use in productions.
   9. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

    * Bachelor’s degree plus 2 to 3 years experience or combination of equivalent education and/or experience in scenic construction and/or carpentry
    * Demonstrated ability in basic carpentry and metal work (arc welding)
    * Certified in basic first-aid and CPR (training available)
    * Valid driver’s license
    * Basic understanding of electrical distribution systems and theatrical rigging systems
    * Ability to lift 50 to 100 pounds (flats, platforms, furniture)
    * Ability to climb ladders and operate construction tools (hammer, pneumatic fasteners, saws, etc.)
    * Basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

    * Degree in related technical theater discipline
    * Experience working in education environment
    * Experience driving small trucks

Application Procedures:
Please submit cover letter, resume, and completed Cornish Employment Application to:

Cornish College of the Arts
Human Resources
1000 Lenora Street
Seattle, WA 98121

-or-

hr@cornish.edu

Review of applications will take place as soon as possible with interviews beginning immediately.

Anticipated starting date: August 11th, 2008

Open Until Filled.

Department:     Performance Production
Reports To:    Costume Area Head
Supervises:    Work study students
Pay Grade:    C, Non-exempt; Academic Year
Hours:    Part time, with some weekend and evening work calls as scheduled for specific shows

Purpose:  Assists the Costume Shop Supervisor in the administration of the shop, helps supervise students to produce quality garments while meeting production deadlines, assists in the cutting, stitching, fitting and finishing of costumes as needed for productions.

Responsibilities

   1. Assists in the creation of costumes for productions and provides direction in the absence of the Supervisor.
   2. Assists in the construction of technical or advanced period and contemporary costumes for productions created in the costume shop including:
          * working with student designers to understand their design and recommending fabric selections
          * constructing mock-ups with commercial patterns or creating original patterns through drafting or draping, or adapting commercial patterns
          * draping in muslin, cutting fabric, sewing, flat-lining and finishing costumes
          * fitting costumes on actors and dancers and marking and making alterations
   3. Assists the costume shop supervisor in supervising and running Labs and work calls; students construct 50-75% of all costumes. Work includes:
          * assigning tasks to students
          * explaining sewing techniques
          * managing quality control with student constructed work
          * instructing students on the safe operation of shop equipment
   4. Assist in the fitting of costumes on actors and dancers in the costume shop and on location if necessary.
   5. Assists in the basic maintenance of the shop facility and equipment including purchasing needed notions, supplies and machine service.
   6. Participates in the dress rehearsal phase of productions as needed.
   7. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

    * Bachelor’s Degree in a theater discipline plus two years experience or combination of equivalent education and experience
    * Basic first-aid and CPR certification (training available)
    * Valid Washington driver’s license
    * Experience in costume construction including draping, pattern drafting, textile modifications, sewing, etc.
    * Knowledge and proficiency with various hand sewing techniques as they apply to costume construction.
    * Knowledge of fashion history and period silhouette.
    * Knowledge of different types of fabrics and uses.
    * Knowledge of use and maintenance of domestic and industrial sewing machines and sergers
    * Ability to use basic and specialized costuming implements such as rotary cutters, Industrial irons, scissors, grommet setters, commercial steamers, dye vats, and laundry equipment.
    * Knowledge of specific needs of dancers in regard to dancewear
    * Ability to meet production deadlines and work within short production times
    * Ability to work with students with a wide range of sewing experience and ability.
    * Self motivated worker, ability to multi-task
    * Ability to lift 30lbs occasionally
    * Attentive to detail

Preferred Qualifications

    * Experience in an academic or not-for-profit environment
    * Crafts and Tailoring experience

Application Procedures:
Please submit cover letter, resume, and completed Cornish Employment Application to:

Cornish College of the Arts
Human Resources
1000 Lenora Street
Seattle, WA 98121

-or-

hr@cornish.edu

Review of applications will take place as soon as possible with interviews beginning immediately.

Anticipated starting date: August 25th, 2008

Open Until Filled.