Costume Job Opening in Philadelphia

[Gunnora Hallakarva]

If anyone's considering careers "tailor-made" for SCA members in the
Philadelphia area, see below.  Note I am not the original author of the
post, look in the body of the note for who to call:

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Date:    Thu, 14 Nov 1996 12:43:51 -0400
From:    Rich Williamson <costumes at MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject: <No subject given>

Philadelphia Suburbs:

****NOTE: THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF OPENINGS SO SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM FOR THE
SECOND ONE.

Local Costumer with an large national presence is looking to fill an
immediate opening.  This is a "fun" position with very few rigid rules and
guidelines, so self-starters are desired.  We are looking for creative,
intelligent people with good verbal skills.  The ideal candidate would have
experience in the following fields:  Theatrical productions, sewing,
clothing construction, retail sales, business management, retail display,
verbal and written communication, managing others, and basic scheduling.
One doesn't have to have experience in all  these fields but, it helps.

The position is never boring.  The work changes every day.   Some days you
will be pulling together a group of costumes for a professional theatrical
production, the next you will be talking about make-up to a film director.
Later you might be designing and working on an NFL team mascot, then
creating costumes for a convention.  Depending on experience one might:
sketch & design outfits, buy fabric & forecast costs, construct outfits,
work with retail customers, organize costumes and accessories for large
events, work on retail displays, meet with directors to discuss
productions, help customers with theatrical make-up & wigs, alter costumes
for costume rentals, and much more.

We are looking for a full-time employee that has aspirations toward moving
on to managing, and running large projects.  We are also looking for
part-time and full-time help in an all-around capacity.

Pierre's is a combination of three different costumers, the oldest being
since 1876.  We continue to maintain two separate retail locations in the
Philadelphia suburbs.  Pierre is one of the world's foremost Costumers with
over 40,000 different costumes to chose from, making it by far the largest
costume shop in area, and one of the largest in the country.  Pierre's has
maintained a complete full service professional costume house, designing
and manufacturing on the premises, this allows the public and theatrical
organizations the opportunity of renting from a wide range of top quality
in-house manufactured costume or original historic garments.  Pierre's
continues to design and manufacture mascots for schools, parades, costumes
for Television Personalities, Movies, Musicians, Performers, and many
others.

This is a five day a week job from 10-5:30 with a paid break for lunch.
There are various benefits that can be discussed in person.  Salaries are
dependant upon the individual's experience and ability to perform various
jobs.


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We are also filling skilled positions for theatrical tailors.  We recently
won a huge contract to provide costumes for one of the largest theatres in
the country.  The position would be long-term.  The individual should have
some level of formal training in costume or clothing manufacture.  Many
years of experience would also be acceptable.  We have industrial sewing
equipment to help with the job.  Again the environment is laid back, and we
try to take care of our employees.


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If you are interested and want to learn more about the position, please
call Rich Williamson at the phone number below to discuss setting up an
interview.

Rich Williamson
Pierre's Costumes
7882 Browning Road
Pennsauken, NJ 08109
(formerly Miller Costume -1876 & Pierre of Philadelphia -1943)
609-486-1188  Phone
609-486-4402  Fax
NOTE: 9-27-96 new address:  costumes at mindspring.com

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