Costume Designer Heritage Park

Design historically accurate costumes in Calgary for Heritage Park, using garment construction, pattern drafting, cutting, and fitting expertise. This is full-time and permanent.

The Costume Designer leads Heritage Park’s Costume Department, supporting approximately 600 staff yearly. The position coordinates design, production, procurement, repair, distribution, and retrieval. It also supervises employees and volunteers while promoting correct period costume wear.

• Design costumes reflecting Heritage Park’s 1860s–1940s time frame
• Coordinate garment construction, pattern drafting, cutting, assembly, and fitting
• Recruit, train, supervise, and assign workloads to costuming staff
• Conduct fittings, issue costumes, and orient staff to guidelines
• Oversee laundering, repairs, alterations, and dry cleaning

• Costume Design diploma or degree from a recognized program
• At least five years designing and building costumes
• Minimum two years of supervisory experience
• Excellent sewing knowledge and strong interpersonal communication skills
• Confidence using File Maker Pro and Microsoft Office Suite

Apply your costume design, sewing, supervisory, and historical research expertise to Heritage Park’s Calgary Costume Department.