Head Costume Artisan/Supervisor, UNLV Department of Threatre and the Nevada Conservatory Theatre (NCT) [R0151025]
About The Position
The Head Costume Artisan/Supervisor manages the daily operations of the costume shop and supports the resourcing, construction, fitting, and creation of costumes for departmental productions and NCT. Schedules student workers; facilitates general maintenance and upkeep of costume shop machinery, tools, and costume stock; instructs, mentors, and supervises students in the construction of costumes; communicates and collaborates with Production Management, Executive Producer/Artistic Director, and the other technical shop supervisors; and works in tandem with the resident costume designer to enhance student development. This position plays a key role in supporting our Theatre Season, including, but not limited to, six Nevada Conservatory Theatre productions, Second Stage productions, various theatre and interdepartmental productions, and special events. This position requires recruiting and organizing multiple work crews, managing budgets and schedules, monitoring daily shop activities, and participating in the creative and costume-specific processes for the NCT.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
- 3 years of professional experience in costume management and production
- Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Costume Design
- 5 years of experience
Responsibilities
- Manages the daily operations of the costume shop
- Supports the resourcing, construction, fitting, and creation of costumes for departmental productions and NCT
- Schedules student workers
- Facilitates general maintenance and upkeep of costume shop machinery, tools, and costume stock
- Instructs, mentors, and supervises students in the construction of costumes
- Communicates and collaborates with Production Management, Executive Producer/Artistic Director, and the other technical shop supervisors
- Works in tandem with the resident costume designer to enhance student development
- Recruiting and organizing multiple work crews
- Managing budgets and schedules
- Monitoring daily shop activities
- Participating in the creative and costume-specific processes for the NCT
Benefits
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
- No state income tax
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
- Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs
- UNLV athletics ticket discounts
- Statewide employee purchase program discounts
- RebelCard discounts on and off campus
- Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
- Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
- Connect with colleagues with shared interests
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
- Support and resources available for veteran applicants
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
