Fabric Dyer
On-site · New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Lead fabric dyeing efforts for costume materials and props, overseeing preparation, dyeing, and maintenance of fabrics for feature films. Drive color-matching to align with creative and production needs, conduct fabric testing for colorfastness and durability, support costume builds with prepared fabrics, and maintain detailed documentation of dye formulas and processes. Collaborate with Costume Lead, Fabricators, and other departments to ensure fabrics meet creative and practical requirements, while troubleshooting dyeing, printing, and fabric preparation challenges.
Required Qualifications
- At least 4+ years of experience in fabric dyeing, printing, or textile art for film, television, or theater
- Expertise in a variety of dyeing techniques, including natural and synthetic dyes
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot technical challenges under tight deadlines
- In-depth understanding of fabric properties, color theory, and fiber-reactive processes
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to maintain detailed documentation for processes and formulas
- Strong time management skills and the ability to meet production deadlines
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