Costume Shop Technician (Performing Arts Technician I)

About the role

The department of Theatre/Dance within the Division of Academic Affairs seeks an exceptional individual to join our team as the Costume Shop Technician (Performing Arts Technician I).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the costume lab manager and costume designers to create costumes from designer sketches.
• Draft and drape patterns that are required for costume construction.
• Operate and maintain costume shop equipment, stock, supplies, and costume elements.
• Manage all costume rentals for the college.
• Communicate and coordinate with the shop manager and personnel concerning the maintenance of all costume storage areas.
• Absorb and assist other costume lab personnel with maintenance and cleaning of costumes.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of professional training or applicable college coursework and practical experience.
• A minimum of one year of experience working for a theater, repertory, or stock company engaged in the applicable production specialty such as costume construction, stage and set construction, lighting production, and/or sound and audio production.
• Working knowledge of design principles and the ability to translate design specifications, blueprints, or drawings into applicable costume, scenery, lighting, and sound production.
• Ability to identify and appropriate materials and supplies needed for projects and manage materials budgets for production specialty and specific projects.
• Foundational knowledge of applicable software packages for the production specialty.
• General knowledge of historical periods as they relate to the production specialty.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use the patterns, methods, materials, and equipment involved in the construction and reconstruction of costumes and related accessories.
• Ability to assist in the training and supervision of students involved in productions.
• General knowledge of methods and problems related to applicable production specialty area.