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Spv, Costume Shop

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193


Details

Open Date 11/04/2024

Requisition Number PRN40255B

Job Title Spv, Costume Shop & Res De

Working Title Spv, Costume Shop

Job Grade D

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Mostly weekdays, with some weekends, evenings, and holidays as necessary to complete production deadlines.

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00072 - Pioneer Theatre Company

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 53000 - 59000

Close Date 02/04/2025

Job Summary

Pioneer Theatre Company in Salt Lake City seeks a Costume Shop Manager, position available immediately. PTC is a professional theatre company working under LORT agreements with AEA , SDC , and USA producing a seven show mainstage season that runs from August through May. This is a full-time, benefited position, and the salary is commensurate with experience. Under the direction of the Production Manager, this position serves as a key member of the production team. The Costume Shop Manager collaborates and creatively solves problems with guest costume designers, and facilitates the execution of the costume designs on time and on budget. The Costume Shop Manager supervises the eight full-time professional costume shop staff, design staff, and wardrobe staff. Professional design experience is a plus, but not required for this position.

Responsibilities

Interviews, hires, and supervises full time personnel of costume shop and part time independent contractors.

Works with Department of Theatre ( DOT ) to coordinate workflow for DOT projects.

Work directly with directors and designers to establish priorities and keep expenditures within

predetermined time, labor and budget constraints based on approved final designs.

Supervise and direct Costume Shop, Wig and Make-up Design Staff, and Wardrobe staff.

Assist Production Manager in seasonal budgeting.

Prepare projections of time, materials, and equipment required for each production

Ensure timely delivery of all costume elements.

Collaborate with director, designer and stage management to develop and update costume plot, dressing lists, and other shop paperwork.

Supervise purchasing of costume shop materials, supplies and equipment.

Anticipate and facilitate work flow through shop; be delegating appropriate jobs to shop staff.

Respond to Stage Management daily rehearsal and performance reports with information as necessary.

Request and schedule all costume and costume related fittings. Attend fittings as necessary.

Maintain all shop equipment in safe working order.

Maintain accurate records for all expenditures.

Ensure that staff is working in a safe and supportive environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Costume Design, or related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); four years professional experience; and training in textiles, theatrical cutting and draping, dying, scheduling, personnel management, budgetary supervision, and theatrical design required. Excellent oral and written communication skills; supervisory and training skills; the ability to work in a detail- and deadline-oriented environment; and a commitment to service excellence also required.

Preferences

A Master of Fine Arts in Costume Design is preferred.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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