2027 Costume Shop Staff

Southern Utah University•Cedar City, UT

About The Position

The Utah Shakespeare Festival, a professional theater company in residence at Southern Utah University, is accepting applications for production staff for its 2027 season. The Festival produces an eight-show repertory season and three Green Shows across four venues during the summer and fall. This position is contingent on funding, and housing is included. Employment dates vary by role. Build positions may run from April 29 to July 3, 2027, or June 2 to July 25, 2027. Wardrobe employment falls between June 1 and September 10, or October 8, 2027. Some employment dates may be combined for those interested in both build and run work. Supervisory roles may include some remote pre-season work for the design process. Drapers oversee construction of costumes for assigned shows and work directly with costume designers. First Hands work with Drapers to construct costumes and supervise costume technicians. Technicians construct costume pieces assigned by First Hands. Wardrobe staff assist with preparation and maintenance of costumes during the run of assigned productions, including laundry and repairs. Assistant Costume Crafts Supervisors support costume crafts operations, including scheduling and attending fittings, interpreting designers' sketches and ideas, and helping solve problems and engineer crafts items. Senior Crafts Technicians create accessories and special costume projects such as shoes, armor, hats, jewelry, and other accessories, potentially specializing in one or more areas. Crafts Technicians assist Senior Crafts Technicians with construction of accessories and special costume projects. Appointment is contingent on successfully passing a background check. Southern Utah University states that it cannot sponsor H1B visas for international faculty and staff who require an H1B visa and are currently living outside the United States.

Requirements

Experience in a costume shop or related industry is desired for all positions.
Draper: Experience in pattern making, draping, and garment construction.
First Hand: Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
Technician: Machine and hand sewing experience.
Wardrobe: Previous backstage experience.

Nice To Haves

Assistant Costume Crafts Supervisor: Supervisory experience in costumes preferred.
Crafts Technician: Previous costume craft or related skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee construction of costumes for assigned shows and work directly with costume designers (Draper).
Work with the Draper to construct costumes and supervise costume technicians (First Hand).
Construct costume pieces assigned by the First Hand (Technician).
Assist with preparation and maintenance of costumes during assigned productions, including laundry and repairs (Wardrobe).
Assist with costume crafts operations, schedule and attend fittings, help interpret designers' sketches and ideas, and assist with problem-solving and engineering crafts items (Assistant Costume Crafts Supervisor).
Create accessories and special costume projects, such as shoes, armor, hats, jewelry, and other accessories; may specialize in one or more areas (Senior Crafts Technician).
Assist with constructing accessories and special costume projects (Crafts Technician).