Costume Project Manager

Oregon Shakespeare Festival • Ashland, OR

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is seeking an experienced and highly organized Costume Project Manager to lead project teams within our Costume Department. This role is ideal for a collaborative theatre professional who excels at translating creative vision into action while managing people, materials, schedules, budgets, and cross-departmental coordination. As Costume Project Manager, you’ll guide costume projects from design concept through performance. You’ll partner with designers and production teams, coordinate fittings and materials, lead show meetings, oversee project information, and support Costume Department employees while helping ensure each production’s artistic and operational needs are met.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 5 years of professional theatre or performing arts experience
• 2 years of supervisory experience
• Highly organized and skilled at managing timelines, priorities, and multiple moving pieces.
• Communicate effectively in both group and one-on-one settings.
• Adaptability, initiative, accountability, and strong decision-making skills.
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint, and cloud-based collaboration systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with repertory calendars.
• Knowledge of global garment and costume history.
• Strong short- and long-term planning skills.
• Ability to adapt as creative and production needs evolve.
• Experience creating and implementing systems that promote equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Translate the Costume Designer’s vision into actionable plans and coordinate project-specific information, materials, fittings, and documentation.
• Research, purchase, receive, and return fabrics, materials, and show-specific goods while maintaining accurate vendor and source information.
• Guide Costume Department employees, contribute to performance and development conversations, and help ensure adherence to organizational and safety practices.
• Partner with Wardrobe and Hair, Stage Management, Props, Lighting, Sound, Costume Rentals, and other teams to coordinate costume needs throughout the production process.
• Track expenses, complete credit card transactions, and maintain fiscal responsibility and confidentiality.
• Attend technical and dress rehearsals, support Costume Rentals as needed, and coordinate transportation of materials between Ashland, Talent, and Medford.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED