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Job Title: Costume Shop
Manager
Position(s) available:
1
Type: Seasonal Department
Head
Department: Production
Reports to: Production
Manager
Work week: 6 Days,
8 - 10 hours/day.
Housing included: Single
room, shared kitchen and bath in company housing
Responsibilities:
• Oversee construction, rental and stock for 6-show
season on two stages (musicals and plays).
• Work with Production Manager and guest designers
to ensure that all shows are completed on schedule and
on budget.
• Supervise Costume Shop staff of Cutter/Draper,
Stitcher, Interns and occasional overhire.
• Schedule and oversee all costume fittings.
• Coordinate with Wardrobe Supervisor on set-up,
running, maintenance, repair and strike of costumes
for all performances.
• Represent Costume Shop at all scheduled production
meetings.
• Communicate with other production departments,
designers, stage managers, and other guest artists to
ensure the safe and effective implementation of all
costume elements.
• Maintain shop and all costume storage facilities
and equipment.
• Order all necessary materials and supplies.
• Guarantee the timely return of all rental costumes
in compliance with rental contracts.
• Manage costume rentals to other organizations.
Requirements:
• Advanced skills in costume patterning, construction
and alteration techniques.
• Minimum of 1 - 2 years professional experience
in Costume Shop Management or equivalent.
• Excellent personal, organizational and communication
skills.
• Proven ability to motivate, manage and coordinate
staff members of varying skill levels.
• Well-established skills in handling budgets and
scheduling.
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