Connect The Arts
Costume Shop Manager - University of Northern Colorado Posted 9 months ago · Un
Connect The Arts, Broadway, Virginia, United States, 22815
Costume Shop Manager - University of Northern ColoradoPosted 10 months agoPOSITION TITLE:
Costume Shop ManagerCOMPENSATION RANGE:
55,000.00 - 55,000.00 USD per yearEMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:
Professional AdministrativePOSITION SUMMARYThe Costume Shop Manager is responsible for the daily operation, safety, organization, and management of the School of Theatre Arts and Dance (STAD) costume shop. These duties include building, altering, and completing costume elements within all STAD production deadlines. Daily communication with the faculty costume designer is essential, as well as regular communication with student, faculty, or guest costume designers, directors, and stage managers regarding costume details, fittings, cleaning, maintenance, and troubleshooting; supervision of costume strike; and adherence to provided STAD budgets.The Costume Shop Manager, with the guidance of the Faculty Costume Designer, is responsible for the supervision and safety of student and professional costume shop staff, initiating student employee paperwork, student time card entry approval, and supervision and termination of student employees. The Costume Shop Manager is responsible for keeping the costume shop supplied with all appropriate materials and goods and maintaining general organization of the work and storage spaces. The Costume Shop Manager assists the Faculty Costume Designer in training all students with particular emphasis on those pursuing careers in the field of costumes upon graduation.During the summer months, this position is responsible for the daily operation of the costume shop for the Little Theatre of the Rockies. In the event that there are no necessary costume needs for the summer season, the costume shop manager will use the summer months for equipment maintenance and deep organization of costume stock.JOB DUTIES75%Oversee the completion of all costume elements for STAD productions to the Costume Designer’s satisfaction and within production deadlines.Pattern, drape, cut, and construct costumes and accessories as needed to complete all costume elements by the production deadlines while supervising students and other shop staff.Alter costume and accessory elements from STAD stock or rental items by the production deadline.Review all notes from production meetings and performance reports for costume-related items.Attend all costume fittings.Maintain costume shop supply and student costume shop labor budgets.Supervise, instruct, and ensure a safe working environment for all students and paid staff in the costume/wardrobe areas, including the implementation of costume shop safety standards.Along with the Faculty Costume Designer, develop and implement training procedures in basic costume construction skills for all work-study, practicum, and lab students.Maintain shop safety, shop activities, shop equipment, production equipment, and storage areas, including repairs, maintenance, and replacements.25%Maintenance of machinery used in the costume industry including but not limited to: industrial and domestic single and multi-needle sewing machines, industrial steam irons, industrial steamers, domestic washers and dryers, and cutting tools.Manage shop supplies, including stock fabrics, notions, and materials.Maintain and improve organization of storage for costumes, accessories, wigs, and other supplies.Train and support wardrobe crew on cleaning and maintenance of costumes during the run of the production; attend production meetings and dress rehearsals as requested by Costume Designer.Oversee costume strike after each production and ensure that all rental and stock costumes receive proper cleaning and are returned or restocked.Facilitate the pulling of costumes from STAD stock for Dance Production and School of Music, Opera Theatre productions.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Required - Bachelor's degree in Theatre or related field (such as fashion, etc.)Preferred - MFA in Costume Design or related field.Experience:Required - Experience managing a professional costume shop (academic, regional, Broadway)Experience in costume draping, patterning, cutting, stitching.Experience with fabric manipulation in the form of dyeing and/or painting.Experience with wig styling and maintenance.Theatrical make-up experience.Good interpersonal skills.Ability to work well under pressure and within deadlines.Experience in working with a diverse student population.Preferred - University teaching in theatre design or construction.Costume crafts experience.Exceptional organizational skills.Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite.Working knowledge of costume history.Affiliation with recognized unions and/or associations such as USITT, Ladies Garment Workers Union, IASTE, Costume Society of America, Costumers Guild, Association of Dress Historians, American Theatrical Costume Association, etc.Certification/Registration/Licensing:
N/AAbility:
Competence in oral and written communication skills.BENEFITS:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.
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Costume Shop ManagerCOMPENSATION RANGE:
55,000.00 - 55,000.00 USD per yearEMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:
Professional AdministrativePOSITION SUMMARYThe Costume Shop Manager is responsible for the daily operation, safety, organization, and management of the School of Theatre Arts and Dance (STAD) costume shop. These duties include building, altering, and completing costume elements within all STAD production deadlines. Daily communication with the faculty costume designer is essential, as well as regular communication with student, faculty, or guest costume designers, directors, and stage managers regarding costume details, fittings, cleaning, maintenance, and troubleshooting; supervision of costume strike; and adherence to provided STAD budgets.The Costume Shop Manager, with the guidance of the Faculty Costume Designer, is responsible for the supervision and safety of student and professional costume shop staff, initiating student employee paperwork, student time card entry approval, and supervision and termination of student employees. The Costume Shop Manager is responsible for keeping the costume shop supplied with all appropriate materials and goods and maintaining general organization of the work and storage spaces. The Costume Shop Manager assists the Faculty Costume Designer in training all students with particular emphasis on those pursuing careers in the field of costumes upon graduation.During the summer months, this position is responsible for the daily operation of the costume shop for the Little Theatre of the Rockies. In the event that there are no necessary costume needs for the summer season, the costume shop manager will use the summer months for equipment maintenance and deep organization of costume stock.JOB DUTIES75%Oversee the completion of all costume elements for STAD productions to the Costume Designer’s satisfaction and within production deadlines.Pattern, drape, cut, and construct costumes and accessories as needed to complete all costume elements by the production deadlines while supervising students and other shop staff.Alter costume and accessory elements from STAD stock or rental items by the production deadline.Review all notes from production meetings and performance reports for costume-related items.Attend all costume fittings.Maintain costume shop supply and student costume shop labor budgets.Supervise, instruct, and ensure a safe working environment for all students and paid staff in the costume/wardrobe areas, including the implementation of costume shop safety standards.Along with the Faculty Costume Designer, develop and implement training procedures in basic costume construction skills for all work-study, practicum, and lab students.Maintain shop safety, shop activities, shop equipment, production equipment, and storage areas, including repairs, maintenance, and replacements.25%Maintenance of machinery used in the costume industry including but not limited to: industrial and domestic single and multi-needle sewing machines, industrial steam irons, industrial steamers, domestic washers and dryers, and cutting tools.Manage shop supplies, including stock fabrics, notions, and materials.Maintain and improve organization of storage for costumes, accessories, wigs, and other supplies.Train and support wardrobe crew on cleaning and maintenance of costumes during the run of the production; attend production meetings and dress rehearsals as requested by Costume Designer.Oversee costume strike after each production and ensure that all rental and stock costumes receive proper cleaning and are returned or restocked.Facilitate the pulling of costumes from STAD stock for Dance Production and School of Music, Opera Theatre productions.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Required - Bachelor's degree in Theatre or related field (such as fashion, etc.)Preferred - MFA in Costume Design or related field.Experience:Required - Experience managing a professional costume shop (academic, regional, Broadway)Experience in costume draping, patterning, cutting, stitching.Experience with fabric manipulation in the form of dyeing and/or painting.Experience with wig styling and maintenance.Theatrical make-up experience.Good interpersonal skills.Ability to work well under pressure and within deadlines.Experience in working with a diverse student population.Preferred - University teaching in theatre design or construction.Costume crafts experience.Exceptional organizational skills.Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite.Working knowledge of costume history.Affiliation with recognized unions and/or associations such as USITT, Ladies Garment Workers Union, IASTE, Costume Society of America, Costumers Guild, Association of Dress Historians, American Theatrical Costume Association, etc.Certification/Registration/Licensing:
N/AAbility:
Competence in oral and written communication skills.BENEFITS:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.
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