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Costume Shop Student Production Assistant
Job in
Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, 66045, USA
Listed on 2026-06-26
Listing for:
Inside Higher Ed
Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
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Creative Arts/Media
Creative Design / Digital Art, Music & Audio Production, TV / Film Production, Seasonal / Summer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Overview
The Costume Shop Production Assistant helps construct costumes for all Theatre/Dance productions during the school year. Duties involve sewing by machine and hand, craft work such as painting, dyeing, and other types of construction and ornamentation. Other duties may include show laundry and repairs, pulling and refiling costumes, and organization and maintenance of the shop and storage areas.
Job Description70% - Building Costumes
- Assist with the construction of costumes for student and mainstage productions, including machine and hand sewing, pattern preparation, alterations, fitting adjustments, and finishing details.
- Follow designer and supervisor instructions while learning proper costume construction techniques and safe tool use in a shop environment.
10% - Show Laundry and Repairs
- Support production needs by laundering, steaming, and pressing costumes during rehearsals and performances.
- Assist with minor costume repairs such as mending seams, replacing fasteners, and addressing wear to ensure costumes remain performance‑ready throughout the run of a show.
10% - Pulling and Refiling Costumes
- Pull costumes, accessories, and related items from stock for fittings and rehearsals, ensuring accuracy and organization.
- Refile costumes properly after use, maintaining labeling and storage systems to keep inventory accessible and protected.
10% - Organization and Maintenance
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe costume shop by tidying work spaces, organizing tools and supplies, and assisting with general shop upkeep.
- Support inventory organization and contribute to an efficient and collaborative work environment.
- Proficient with a home sewing machine and basic hand sewing techniques.
- Basic understanding of the construction process.
- Basic understanding of theatre and the build process.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of clothing construction.
Advertised Salary Range: $11.00 per hour.
Final date to receive applications:
October 1st, 2026.
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