Costume Shop Technician; Performing Arts Technician

Job no: 559317
Work type: Staff
Location: Fullerton
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU
- Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, Theatre Arts

559317

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $3,721 - $4,574 per month)

Monday
- Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education.

Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

The department of Theatre/Dance within the Division of Academic Affairs is situated in the heart of Southern California with proximity to the film and television industries of Los Angeles and the performing arts communities and theme park industry of Orange County. We are committed to providing students with real-world training through hands‑on curriculum and are dedicated to preparing students for all facets of the theatre industry and academia.

In the areas of performance, design, and technical production, high impact practices encourage life‑long learning habits, collaborative skills, and team dynamics that prepare students for future success. We strive to create a student‑centered educational environment that builds upon the artistic skills of students while preparing them to adapt, innovate, and respond to the ever‑changing professional performing arts environment. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Costume Shop Technician (Performing Arts Technician I).

The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

The Costume Shop Technician is responsible for coordinating with the costume lab manager and costume designers to create costumes from designer sketches. Drafts and drapes patterns that are required for costume construction. Operates and maintains costume shop equipment, stock, supplies, and costume elements. Manages all costume rentals for the college. Communicates and coordinates with the shop manager and personnel concerning the maintenance of all costume storage areas.

Assists other costume lab personnel with maintenance and cleaning of costumes. Other duties as assigned.

Competition of professional training or applicable college coursework and practical experience. A minimum of one year of experience working for a theater, repertory, or stock company engaged in the applicable production specialty such as costume construction, stage and set construction, lighting production, and/or sound and audio production. Working knowledge of design principles and the ability to translate design specifications, blueprints, or drawings into applicable costume, scenery, lighting, and sound production.

Ability to identify and appropriate materials and supplies needed for projects and manage materials budgets for production specialty and specific projects. Foundational knowledge of applicable software packages for the production specialty. General knowledge of historical periods as they relate to the…