Wardrobe Supervisor

Philadelphia Ballet•Philadelphia, PA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Wardrobe Supervisor is a full-time position responsible for providing comprehensive support to the Wardrobe Manager/Head of Costumes for the costume maintenance, preshow, and post-show needs for all Philadelphia Ballet performances, for Company, Philadelphia Ballet II and School of Philadelphia Ballet. The Wardrobe Supervisor works closely with the Wardrobe Manager/Head of Costumes and Philadelphia Ballet dancers and is required to handle issues with discretion.

Requirements

College degree or equivalent relevant work experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience in wardrobe or related position
Experience in budget preparation and management
Excellent sewing, stitching, and altering skills
Experience altering and repairing men's and women's costumes. The costume complexity ranges from simple garments to multi-piece, extremely delicate costumes
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in wardrobe maintenance and laundry
Knowledge of classical and romantic tutus is required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to keep calm under pressure and remain tactful in stressful situations
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to read and create detailed paperwork
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively in a professional manner with staff, co-workers and union partners
Establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships within a diverse and multicultural environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Ability to collaborate well with others across all functional areas.
Take appropriate steps to promote and enforce safe work practices within each area of responsibility in accordance with policies and protocols
Must have access to a car and/or reliable transportation.
Must pass criminal background checks as required for role

Responsibilities

Oversee over-hire staff, including assigning the daily work, and in altering and repairing costumes for all Philadelphia Ballet Company, PBII and SPB performances
Draft and distribute Individual IATSE Wardrobe letters outlining work weeks annually.
Collaborate with HR to engage over hires during the season
Prepare and submit wardrobe payroll to General Manager/Director of Artistic Operations
Ensure dancer minimums are met according to the AGMA Collective Bargaining Agreement
Attend production meetings, artistic meetings, studio run throughs, and technical rehearsals as necessary
Work closely with production and artistic teams to run all productions efficiently
Oversee wardrobe expense, payroll and shoe budget to remain within established Wardrobe budget
Act as the wardrobe supervisor for all Philadelphia Ballet II and SPB performances
Oversee the packing and unpacking process for PBII and SPB productions and runouts
Maintain costumes for the main company, and SPB which include pre-show, and post-show needs for all performances.
Restocking, cleaning, and maintaining costume storage and workspaces as requested.
Participate in house costume build process including pulling, patterning, stitching, and draping.
Order or request needed sewing supplies
Oversee Philadelphia Ballet’s wardrobe inventory.
Confirm inventory of costume rentals when received in shop.
Prepare costumes prior to outgoing rentals.
Confirm correct inventory is prepared for return to warehouse, or shipping back to rental company.
Organize and maintain inventory in storage.
Create a comfortable work environment prioritizing discretion when working intimately with the dancers to manage concerns
Oversee wardrobe backstage needs for all mainstage productions and educational matinees as scheduled.
Maintenance and cleaning of costumes during all production runs, including doing show laundry
Maintain backstage wardrobe spaces including dressing rooms quick change booths, and any storage shelves, racks, or tables in a clean and orderly manner.
Takedown and pack up wardrobe following performances
Other duties as required.