EPR - Costume Design Manager of Musical

South Fayette Township School District•McDonald, PA

About The Position

The Costume Design Manager works with the Director of the Musical to provide all necessary costumes and accessories for the cast. The role runs from January to April and includes designing, sourcing, organizing, altering, maintaining, and returning costumes for characters, chorus members, and dancers. The position is annual and is reviewed each year. Performance is evaluated by the Director of Spring Musical.

Requirements

Knowledge of costume design and construction.
Knowledge of costume history.
Understanding of dressmaking.
Knowledge of fabrics and styles.
Ability to sew to make necessary alterations and repairs.

Responsibilities

Create a costume plot for each cast member, character, chorus member, and dance number.
Create an inventory of costume needs, identifying what to make, what is available, and what is needed.
Research retail merchandise for possible costumes.
Meet with the Director to design homemade costumes and identify costumes that need to be rented.
Meet with parent volunteers assigned specific tasks.
Attend production staff meetings with the Director every two weeks.
Measure cast, dancers, and chorus members for costume needs.
Organize costume and accessory inventories.
Make necessary costume alterations and adjustments before, during, and after the production.
Attend all dress rehearsals and performances.
Obtain and return costume rentals to the shop.
Deliver costumes with the Director to local dry cleaners.
Launder costumes after final performances at a local laundromat.
Return costumes with the Director to rental shops, tuxedo stores, the school, and/or individuals.
Indicate to the Director of Spring Musical if interested in being considered for the position the following year.