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Costume Designer Position - Winter Opera Saint Louis Posted 1 month ago · Rolli
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Costume Designer Position - Winter Opera Saint LouisPosted almost 2 years agoWinter Opera Saint Louis, a non-Profit located on The Hill, is searching for a talented Costume Designer for its sixteenth season. The ideal candidate is available for all 3 productions but we will consider any qualified applicants based on experience. Your work hours and budget will vastly depend on the size and needs of the particular production. Additionally, your budget will include monies for wardrobe/costume assistants and additional over-hire staff. This is a contract position and the pay range is from $17 - 20 per hour for a 30 - 40 hour work week depending on the production.WINTER OPERA SEASON 16 PERFORMANCE DATES AT KIRKWOOD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER:January 20th & 22nd – MacbethMarch 3rd & 5th – The Desert SongCOSTUME DESIGNER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, select, create, purchase, and/or rent appropriate costumes and accessories for 3 productions per season.Research each operatic score for costume requirements and dramaturgical needs.Attend all production meetings and work with production staff to establish theme, time period, and show concept.Create renderings of costumes for design approval from production staff and General Director.Work with the General Director to establish budget, work hours, over-hire, and purchasing procedures.Work with cast and production staff to schedule costume fittings.Manage and train all dressers, drapers, or costume assistants.Utilize effective time management and organization skills.Work with Alterations/Costume Shop Manager to complete costumes needed for performances.Attend dress rehearsals and make notes of alterations or changes that need to be done.Manage costume strike, return any rentals, arrange costume cleaning, and restocking.Must be available approximately 6 weeks prior to each opera, attend all dress rehearsals, and performances.Able to effectively manage time and coordinate with Alterations/Costume Shop Manager about performance deadlines.
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Design, select, create, purchase, and/or rent appropriate costumes and accessories for 3 productions per season.Research each operatic score for costume requirements and dramaturgical needs.Attend all production meetings and work with production staff to establish theme, time period, and show concept.Create renderings of costumes for design approval from production staff and General Director.Work with the General Director to establish budget, work hours, over-hire, and purchasing procedures.Work with cast and production staff to schedule costume fittings.Manage and train all dressers, drapers, or costume assistants.Utilize effective time management and organization skills.Work with Alterations/Costume Shop Manager to complete costumes needed for performances.Attend dress rehearsals and make notes of alterations or changes that need to be done.Manage costume strike, return any rentals, arrange costume cleaning, and restocking.Must be available approximately 6 weeks prior to each opera, attend all dress rehearsals, and performances.Able to effectively manage time and coordinate with Alterations/Costume Shop Manager about performance deadlines.
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