Costumer Stitcher/Wardrobe

NORTHBROOK PARK DISTRICT•Northbrook, IL

1d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Join our amazing team as a Costume Stitcher/Wardrobe. This position is responsible for assisting the Costume Designer and Costume Coordinator in executing all costumes for all Theatrical productions, arts camps, and dance and drama classes as needed. Demonstrates commitment to the Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles of the District.

Requirements

Requires professional costume and wardrobe experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability and skills.
Evidence of professional costume and wardrobe experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Work independently and efficiently
Must work well with youth, professional and community actors
Establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships with all members of the production team
Strong organizational skills
Maintain satisfactory working relationship with Park District personnel and the general public.
Plan, cut, sew and pattern costumes
Organization of costume and accessory storage
Organization and planning of costume changes during performance
Alteration and repair of costumes
Costume design techniques

Responsibilities

Assists with costume construction for productions
Assists with actor fittings and measurements
Assist and execute strike plans
Clean, iron or other preparations of costumes and accessories
Assists with stitching and crafts for all productions
May work backstage during tech/dress rehearsals to assist the actors with costumes and coordinate quick changes and ensures all costume pieces are returned and prepped for the next performance
Actively supervises children backstage and in the green room during rehearsals and productions.
Makes any necessary repairs to costumes during the run of the show and informs the Costume Coordinator of any alterations or concerns.
Creates labeling for costumes and accessories
Assists with the daily maintenance of the costume shop and costume storage
Communicates any scheduling conflicts to the Costume Coordinator so that all rehearsal and performance duties will be covered.
Performs all job tasks in a safe manner according to the established procedures and guidelines set forth in the Park District’s personnel and safety manuals.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties listed above.