Creative Costume Maker / Machinist

Job Title : Creative Costume Maker / Machinist
Location : Olney (Milton Keynes, MK46 5ED)
Salary:
£23,500 - £29,120 per annum (dependent on experience)
Job Type:
Full time - Permanent (37.5h a week)
Reporting To:
Head of Costume Operation
Department:
Creative Studio
We are hiring multiple candidates for this position.
Job Summary:
James Maciver Costumes is looking for a creative individual who can translate the Costume Designer's ideas and drawings into real clothes, in consultation with both the Designer and Head of Costume Operation. They will be required to work closely with a team of Creative Costume Makers / Machinists or independently on specific projects assigned to them. The role will be based at the creative studio in Milton Keynes and be responsible to the Head of Costume Operation & Assistant Head of Costume Operation.
We are looking for someone with previous experience of working in a similar studio / home environment who can confidently perform the key duties and responsibilities required.
The role is physically demanding and will require long periods of standing and sitting at machinery and manoeuvring boxes / rolls of fabric.
Duties and Responsibilities:
To follow working notes and drawings / instructions relating to the makeup of the garments.