Production Assistant Jobs in Los Angeles, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• Enthusiasm and a desire to work in technical theatre.
• Must qualify for federal work study.
• Must be a current or incoming UWS student.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 5 hours a week.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds short distances.
• Must be able to work on ladders and powered lift at heights up to 10 feet or higher.
• Be aware of any allergic reactions to latex gloves and paints and dust sensitivities.
• Work well unsupervised.
• Basic sewing skills are required.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.
• Punctuality, reliability, and a professional demeanor.
• Willingness to learn new skills related to costume construction and stagecraft.

Nice To Haves

• 10 hours a week is preferred.
• Familiarity with alterations and repairs is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pull, organize, and maintain the costume collection for departmental productions and events.
• Assist with costume fittings, alterations, and garment construction.
• Apply basic sewing skills to perform repairs, adjustments, and finishing work as needed.
• Work backstage during technical rehearsals and performances, assisting with quick changes and costume management.
• Clean, launder, and care for costumes according to production needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe costume shop environment.
• Manage and track costume inventory, ensuring accurate records of items in use and in storage.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and a positive, professional attitude while working with students, faculty, and staff.
• Maintain flexibility in scheduling, including evenings and weekends during production periods.
• Provide support in the scene shop as requested by the Technical Director.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of production and departmental needs.
• Follow supervisor’s instructions when building and painting scenery, maintaining props furniture, and hang masking curtains. Training is provided.
• Maintain the organization and safety of the costume shop and performance stage. Training is provided.
• Assist with the general organization, maintenance and inventory control of all shops, supplies, and equipment: makeup, sewing notions, electronics, hardware, power tools, paint, etc.
• Assist with the requests to borrow or rent equipment, props, costumes, etc.
• Assist with Box Office duties and ushering during performances.
• Assist the Costume Shop.
• Attend scheduled UWS Theatre student employee meetings, work strike call at the end of productions returning costumes to the shop. These dates are scheduled well in advance.