Overhire Costume Assistant
About The Position
STEPPEN W OLF THEATRE COMPANY Costume Shop Over-hire - Costume Assistant Steppenwolf Theatre Company is seeking applications for temporary over-hire positions in the Costume Shop. This is a rolling application: applicants will be considered for various projects as needed throughout the 2026-27 Season, with the earliest potential start date falling in July of 2026 and the latest in May 2027. We anticipate hiring four Costume Assistant contracts total throughout the season. The Steppenwolf Costume Shop functions under the shared values of curiosity, communication, mutual respect, and excellence. This position reports to the Costume Shop Director.
Nice To Haves
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Strong verbal communication.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team and learn new systems.
- Experience working within a budget and handling receipts.
- Adaptable and responsive to changes in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Work in a team environment to source and shop a wide variety of costumes and costume build materials.
- Assist in checking-in purchased costume pieces and build materials, organizing racking area, and prepping pieces for fittings.
- Work closely with the costume administration team during fittings and tech.
- Assist in generating paperwork, pulling from stock, documenting purchases, and attending meetings as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
