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Cutter for York Theatre Royalexpired

York Theatre Royal

United Kingdom United Kingdom, Yorkshire
Posted on: Dec. 05, 2025

Description:

Job Summary

To help create costumes of the highest artistic standards by cutting patterns and constructing costumes for all York Theatre Royal productions.

Job Description
Main Duties

The cutting and construction of costumes under the instruction of the Head of Wardrobe or Designer

To supply work to the Wardrobe Assistants

To prepare fabrics for use in construction

To prepare shoes, hats, wigs and other costume items

The dyeing and breaking down costumes as required

To carry out the fitting of costumes and making alterations and notes as appropriate

Setting and striking of costumes between the Theatre, Wardrobe & Costume Hire and the rehearsal rooms as required

To help create costume for Youth Theatre productions as required.

Person Specification

Essential

A minimum of 2 years' experience in a producing theatre

Excellent cutting and making skills

Good knowledge of garment cutting and construction both

period and modern

The ability to work accurately under pressure

A problem solver, with creative flair and a willingness to go the extra mile

The ability to meet deadlines

A flexible attitude

The ability to work evenings and weekends as required

A genuine interest in theatre and costume

Ability to work with others

Desirable

Knowledge of dyeing / breaking down techniques

A full, clean driving licence

A sense of humour

Job Requirements
This is a full time role starting 01 May 2026

Hours are annualised at 2080 hours per annum, worked flexibility to meet the needs of York Theatre Royal. Hours may vary depending on patterns of work required. Evening and weekend work may on occasion be required

Annual Salary: £29,536. (The salary will be paid monthly.)

Probationary period: 3 months

Holiday Entitlement: 224 hours per annum

Notice Period Required: 1 month in the probationary period, 2 months thereafter.

How to Apply
Please complete the online application or download and complete the Application Form and email it to [email protected].

We are unable to accept CVs so please do not attach your CV, references, or copies of educational certificates to your form. If there is insufficient room on the form in a particular section, you can simply attach an extra page and mark it clearly with your name and the job title, indicating the number of the relevant question. If you would like to talk to us about possible alternative methods of application, for example, a filmed or audio application please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

Contact name: Administration
Contact email: [email protected]

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Application Deadline: Jan. 06, 2026
Job Duration: Open ended
Job/Audition Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technical/Show Support
Payment status: Paid
Job Location: United Kingdom,
Yorkshire
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