Temporary Crafts Artisan

Job Overview

The USUO seeks a Crafts Artisan to join the Costumes Department in a full-time (40 hours/week) capacity from now until October 6, 2026.

Essential Responsibilities

• Alter, construct, and clean costume accessories (e.g. hats, jewelry, shoes, armor, etc.).
• Dye, paint, and distress costume accessories, fabrics, costumes.
• Execute stitching, cutting, pattern-making, and setups responsibilities as directed.
• Determine materials and pieces for costume accessories and painting/dyeing.
• Pull costume accessories as directed for fittings.
• Consistently and accurately report all project workflow and project management details to the Cutter/Draper and Costume Manager.
• Collaboratively follow directives of the Cutter/Draper and Costume Manager.
• Absorb and provide creative and collaborative guidance/suggestions for the Costume Department.
• Assist in fitting costume accessories as needed.
• Maintain costume accessory stock and alert Costume Director of needs in a timely manner.
• Attend dress rehearsals as needed.
• Gain familiarity of mainstage shows by attending room runs and tech rehearsals.
• Absorb and assist in managing mainstage load in / load out for assigned shows.
• See to repairs / costume needs on assigned mainstage shows (rehearsals and performances).
• Occasional nights and weekends required.

Desired Education/Experience/Skills

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in theatrical costume crafts construction, alteration, fitting.
• MFA in Costume Technology or commensurate professional experience preferred.
• Knowledge and expertise in costume crafts techniques and materials.
• Advanced painting and dyeing skills.
• Ability to operate all costume workroom and painting / dyeing equipment.
• Ability to work with a team and skillfully delegate work.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain stationary for long periods of time.
• Ability to manually work safely with costume shop equipment.
• Ability to occasionally move rolling clothing racks weighing up to 200 pounds.
• Ability to twist, bend, reach, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Salary Range

Pay begins at $25/hour, plus excellent benefits.

To Apply

Please apply online and include a cover letter and résumé with your application. Applications with a cover letter will be prioritized. Apply Here: https://usuo.org/job-application/.