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University of Utah

Theatrical Costume Technician

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


Details

Open Date 11/22/2024

Requisition Number PRN15425N

Job Title Theatrical Costume Technician

Working Title Theatrical Costume Technician

Job Grade B

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 15

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Varies depending on production schedules.

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00723 - Virginia Tanner Creative Dance

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 9.62 to 17.31

Close Date 01/31/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Constructs, in a structured period of time, any number of costumes from historical period to the present day including imaginary and visionary characters created by the designer to achieve a complete visual picture for the designers, dancers, directors, and the audience.

Responsibilities

Constructs the costumes by stitching together the cut out parts of the pattern using an industrial sewing machine, serger/overlock machine and hand stitching.

Prepares costumes pulled from stock for fittings.

Constructs foundation garments including unitards and leotards using stretch thread and stretch binding techniques.

May perform millinery work in creating hats, crowns, or other headgear to coordinate with the costumes.

May go through the costume storage area pulling costume pieces that might be used or could be remade to work.

Alterations are made to existing costumes to fit the current dancer. Often clothing can be purchased for a performance and these must also be altered to fit the actor.

Maintains the organization of the existing costume storage systems. Helps return costumes to the correct location for storage.

Attends fittings to see that a costume fits a dancer properly, and if not what needs to be changed or corrected.

May perform fine hand sewing to repair antique costumes, change details such as adding trims, buttons, appliques, etc.

Presses and steams costumes using iron and steamer to prepare costumes for performances.

Assists in cleaning of work space and restocking of supplies in order to keep work area orderly.

Completes all laundering of costumes after each performance. Including hand washing of delicate items.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

A minimum of three years of sewing experience using various types of sewing machines and hand work or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); a knowledge in textiles, dying, scheduling, and theatrical design; excellent oral and written communications skills; and an ability to work in a detail and deadline-oriented environment required. A commitment to the service excellence concept also required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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