On-Call, Costume Shop Assistant

Position Title:

On-Call, Costume Shop Assistant Position Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Hiring Range: $25.05 - $30.05 per hour;
Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity. Pay Frequency:
Hourly

The Costume Assistant assists in the execution of costume designs for departmental productions through patterning, construction, alterations, and costume maintenance. Working closely with the Costume Shop Manager, designers, and student staff, this position helps maintain an organized and productive shop environment while supporting student learning and the production process.

• 1. Costume construction and alterations Perform costume construction tasks as coordinated by the Costume Shop Manager, Act as Cutter/Draper as needed. Act as First Hand as needed, Act as stitcher as needed Act as craftsperson as needed Perform costume alterations for department productions as coordinated by the Costume Shop Manager Complete construction tasks in the costume shop according to a schedule coordinated with the Costume Shop Manager - typically Monday-Friday between 1pm and 6pm.
• 2. Training Student Crew Work with the Costume Shop Manager to assist in training student shop crew in costume construction skills. Supervise work study and costume student assistants in the builds and alterations necessary to produce costumes for productions.

Aligned with best practices in the field, educate, guide and supervise students on appropriate technique during use of sewing, dying or mending equipment and construction or repair of costumes Coordinates with the Costume Shop Manager for construction work flow.

Recommends construction and alteration techniques to achieve the desired designs. Conveys construction techniques to other costume shop members to facilitate the garment’s construction. Identifies potential functional issues caused by materials or construction techniques.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.

• 1. Knowledge Advanced sewing skills, working with a variety of textiles and sewing machines required Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of costume construction and costume crafts, An understanding of the work flow in both professional and educational costume shops. An understanding of and appreciation for teaching theatre within a liberal arts context desired Knowledge of historical period costume designs, patterns and materials.
• 2. Skills Time management Clear communication with both professionals and students Skills in patterning and/or draping Skills in cutting various textiles Skills in sewing using hand sewing, domestic machines, industrial machines, overlock machines Skills in costume construction tools such as industrial irons, steamers, dye vats, etc. Skills in fitting both mock up and final garments to bodies of all sizes, statures, and genders.
  
  Skills in craftwork, such as dying, painting, and distressing.
• 3. Abilities Ability to visualize 2D designs and line drawings translate to 3D construction. Ability to collaborate with the costume shop manager and designer to realize the costume vision for a production. Ability to maintain high levels of detail regarding silhouette, measurements, color and pattern matching, and trim placement. ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within an inclusive multicultural environment and to promote and contribute to a respectful workplace.
• 4. Education Bachelor’s degree in theatre, preferred
• 5. Years of Experience 0-2 years of professional costuming experience, required.

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing…