To support the Department of Theatre and Dance and its production season. Plan, oversee, and implement the construction of costume design work for a large Theatre and Dance Department with a significant season of 8(+/-) main productions per year. Serve as a team leader in executing the designs of faculty, student, and guest costume and makeup designers for all productions, including dance concerts. Supervise, train, and assist paid student workers and laboratory students in the costume shop on sewing, pattern-making, draping, wig styling, makeup techniques, crafts, dyeing, and wardrobe skills to execute designs. In consultation with the Artistic Director and Department Chair, manages production schedules and budgets for the costume area. Manages, maintains, and inventories wardrobe storage. Supervises and maintains a costume shop and two dressing rooms.

Bachelor’s degree in Theatre with a focus on costumes and/or a professional theatre experience. Minimum 3 years relevant experience required, and significant supervisor experience is preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge of the performing arts and specific knowledge of costume construction with advanced sewing skills required. Ability to determine fiscal needs, evaluate projects, and propose solutions for costume aspects of the department’s production program. Ability to work effectively with individuals at varying levels of costume experience and to direct and instruct student employees’ work. Must know costume crafts, makeup, wardrobe, patterning, and period construction techniques. Must be familiar with the protocol observed in costume shops in professional theaters. Must have skill in maintaining schedules and budgets for costume construction. Ability to use computer software applications and email programs including skills in use of spreadsheets and/or other budgeting accountability and to facilitate communication across production teams. Supervisory experience, especially supervision of student workers is desired. Must have exceptional organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to foster a positive and collaborative work environment that supports faculty, students, and the directors of the productions.

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