Costume Shop Technician (Performing Arts Technician II)

California State University•Fresno, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the faculty costume designer and leadwork direction of the costume shop supervisor, the Costume Shop Technician is responsible for the shared leadership, coordination and planning of the day-to-day operations of the costume shop, including its machines, workspaces and costume stock. The position is also responsible for serving as assistant costume designer and/or overseeing assistant designers; establishing and meeting construction and fitting deadlines; attending rehearsals and working with designers to meet artistic goals; and may assist in other costume production areas as directed by the needs of the shop and the productions. The position oversees and instructs students in collaboration with the Costume Shop Supervisor. The technician is also responsible for the creation of costumes; interpretation of original design work and pattern drafting based on costume designs, including all facets of the construction process such as alterations, fittings and maintenance of pulled, purchased or rented clothing items. In addition, the technician will oversee student wardrobe crews and serve as hair and make-up lead.

Requirements

Ability to construct costumes
Ability to work with faculty and shop staff to provide training and leadwork to students involved in productions
Ability to work productively and independently under time pressure and meeting deadlines
Excellent collaboration and communication skills-written, oral and visual
Ability to foster an inclusive workplace and work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and across organizational lines
Three years of related experience working in professional repertory or stock theatre company or academic costume shop and/or equivalent completion of professional training or college coursework

Responsibilities

Shared leadership, coordination and planning of the day-to-day operations of the costume shop, including its machines, workspaces and costume stock.
Serving as assistant costume designer and/or overseeing assistant designers.
Establishing and meeting construction and fitting deadlines.
Attending rehearsals and working with designers to meet artistic goals.
Assisting in other costume production areas as directed by the needs of the shop and the productions.
Overseeing and instructing students in collaboration with the Costume Shop Supervisor.
Creation of costumes.
Interpretation of original design work and pattern drafting based on costume designs.
All facets of the construction process such as alterations, fittings and maintenance of pulled, purchased or rented clothing items.
Overseeing student wardrobe crews.
Serving as hair and make-up lead.