Costume Design Assistant
The Woodruff Arts Center•Provo, UT
•Onsite
About The Position
The Costume Shop Design Assistant works in collaboration with the Costume Director and Associate Costume Directors to assist and support the costume designers for the Alliance Theatre’s LORT B and D stages as well as Theatre for Young Audiences shows. The Design Assistant also works closely with the costume shop staff, wig master, wardrobe team, stage management, directors, choreographers, and performers to ensure a smooth process from preproduction through strike.
Requirements
- Previous related experience in a theatrical costume shop
- Experience in basic theatrical costuming techniques, tools and machinery
- Theatrical costume design experience
- Strong listening, interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to interpret and follow directions
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team
- Proficient knowledge of the properties of various fabrics and their hand
- Ability to identify the characteristics of various clothing time periods
- Proficient with Excel as well as other Microsoft Office programs
- Knowledgeable about basic accounting procedures
- Ability to remain calm under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Ability to drive a car with a valid driver’s license
- Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
- Ability to climb and work from ladders
- Ability to use hands in small and large motor tasks
- Some standing, walking, bending, frequent use of hands, stooping and light lifting (at least 40 pounds) is needed.
Responsibilities
- Read scripts and create costume plots, pieces lists, and tracking paperwork
- Source and purchase fabric, clothing, accessories and shop supplies for shows both online and locally
- Collect shipments throughout the work day
- Return unused garments, accessories and supplies in a timely and budget-conscious manner
- Schedule and facilitate costume and hair/wig fittings
- Schedule measurements and maintain measurement database
- Attend production meetings and tech rehearsals as needed
- Attend company, shop and campus wide meetings
- Assist with tech rehearsals and show strikes
- Track spending/finances and assist with budgetary record keeping
- Help maintain order in the fitting area, shop and stock areas
- Assist with pulling and restocking costumes from stock
- Assist with the packing of costume items for shows that will continue outside of the Alliance Theatre
- Communicate with designers and costume staff members about performers’ physical attributes in a respectful, neutral, and objective manner
- Participate in achieving the artistic goals of the Alliance Theatre
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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