Assistant Costume Shop Manager

Berklee College of Music•Boston, MA

5d•$27 - $33

About The Position

The Assistant Costume Shop Manager at Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BCB) assists the Costume Shop Manager (CSM) in the execution of costume designs for select BCB productions. The Assistant Costume Shop Manager assists with production schedules, designer communications, shop processes and policies; helps oversee the daily shop operations and season planning for theater, dance, and opera productions; and oversees all costume shop activity in the absence of the Costume Shop Manager. As part of the Performance Services department, the Assistant Costume Shop Manager reports to the Costume Shop Manager; works closely with the stage managers, technical directors, and full Production team; collaborates closely with deans, division chairs, faculty, students, and guest designers and directors. The Assistant Costume Shop Manager supervises the costume shop staff, overhire Costume Production Technicians, Interns and student workers. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum 2 years experience as a Costume Shop Manager or Assistant Costume Shop Manager
Must excel in all areas of costuming including: draping/patterning, sewing, dye/craftwork, sewing knit fabrics/dancewear, and wardrobe supervision.
Prior experience required in teaching or training students or volunteers.
Competency in all aspects of Costume operations in theater, dance and opera
Proficiency on industrial machines required
Driver’s license and clean driving record required
Ability to work independently and as a supervisor
Extremely detail oriented and paperwork-driven
Ability to work well under pressure and with large groups of diverse personalities and priorities
Ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds and climb ladders up to 12ft
Seated and standing positions, crouching, kneeling

Nice To Haves

First Aid/CPR certified a plus

Responsibilities

Supports the evaluation and execution of designs for select BCB productions across theater, dance and opera
Assists the CSM in coordinating all costuming, hair and makeup needs for productions
Represents Costumes at scheduled production meetings, in consultation with CSM. Prepares appropriate updates and information for production meetings and follows up on action items
Monitors costume execution against artistic and production deadlines and project timelines
Helps mainstage Costume Designers and Assistants source and shop for garments and materials for BCB productions.
Assists the CSM in supervising in-house build crews and in overseeing the execution of contracted projects
Supports the CSM in hiring new staff, students, interns, and Costume Production Technicians
Supports the CSM in monitoring designer budgets & spending per production
Oversees the student worker schedule
Facilitates the training of student workers in costume organization, construction and alteration.
Monitors daily operations of the costume shop
Ensures proper safety measures and cleaning/maintenance protocols are communicated and observed in all shop and stock spaces
Coordinates fittings schedules, in close partnership with designers, stage management, and performers. Attends costume fittings as needed to assist Designers in marking and notating costume alterations
Attend dress rehearsals as assigned for troubleshooting, evaluation, and designer coordination, in consultation with the CSM
Coordinates performer measurement processes and data
Coordinates drycleaning pick-up and return with external vendors for each main stage production
Assists the CSM and Costume Stock Manager with stock organization and pulling, as needed.
Oversees shop staff in the inventory of supplies, stock fabrics, notions, and office materials. Assists the CSM with equipment upkeep, including repairs, maintenance, and replacement.
Researches and supports staff development opportunities
Contribute to the future planning and strategy of the BCB Costume Shop