Wardrobe Supervisor
Listed on 2026-08-08
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Entertainment & Gaming
Event Management & Planning, TV & Film Production, Music & Audio Production
- Location 1901 East 13th Street,#200,Cleveland, OH, 44114,United States
- Base Pay $19.00 - $19.00 / Hour
- Employee Type Full Time Seasonal
WARDROBE SUPERVISOR JOB DESCRIPTION
Classification: Full-Time;
Seasonal;
Non-Exempt
Start: Monday, September 21st End: Friday, May 28th
Reports to: Costume Shop Supervisor & Associate Costume Shop Supervisor
Pay: $19/hr; bi-weekly
Cleveland Play House (CPH) is seeking a Wardrobe Supervisor to join the production team and supervise and run main stage productions.
Responsibilities include:- At the beginning of each season, set up and stock the two mainstage wardrobe rooms.
- Notify costume shop management about any wardrobe equipment and supply inventory needs throughout the season.
- For each show create the Costume Plot, Preset List, Run Sheet, Post Show Duties and Costume
- Check-In/Out Sheets and distribute to the wardrobe crew.
- Coordinate with stage management the setup of dressing rooms prior to the beginning of tech.
- Coordinate with the production team on the location of quick change booths and verify the setup of each booth includes a mirror, coat hooks, a flat surface area and rug.
- Articulate to the wardrobe staff their preshow duties, presets, costume changes, and post-show duties, and any specific instructions that go with each duty.
- Coordinate with costume shop management a schedule for daily laundry and weekly dry cleaning.
- Communicate with stage management any notes that need to be relayed in show reports.
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
- Read, sign and uphold the CPH work rules and expectations document.
- Professionally represent Cleveland Play Houe to visiting artists and patrons.
- Attend and participate in all assigned staff training sessions, department meetings and show specific training within the organization.
- Dexterity to move quickly and quietly
- Ability to lift arm above the head
- Agility to kneel or crouch down on the floor
- Strength to move rolling racks loaded with costumes and accessories
- Capability to climb ladders for pulling and stocking purposes
- Understanding of clothing and costume construction
- Experience working on wardrobe crews and executing quick changes
- Laundry experience
- Skilled at using steamers, industrial and domestic irons
- Possess proficient hand sewing and machine stitching
- Proficient at leading a team
- Have strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
- Possess an eye for detail
- Capacity to identify challenges and to come up with options and solutions
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Dropbox
- Shop hours when not running a show M – F 9am – 6 pm. During run of the show- 6 days a week, Tuesday – Sunday. Tech week and Preview Performances include morning, afternoon, evening and weekend hours. Performances primarily evening and weekend hours with two shows Saturdays and Sundays; 4 – hour minimum calls
Benefits package includes group health insurance to which CPH contributes a portion of the employee's premium, group dental and vision plans, paid vacation, company and discretionary holidays, as well as the opportunity to participate in a 401(K) plan. Parking is available at employee's cost.
Cleveland Play House is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Cleveland Play House (CPH) is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where artists and employees are valued for their talent, contributions, and diverse perspectives.
We ensure that our hiring, casting, and workplace policies are based on merit, collaboration, and fairness and approached with respect. Our focus is on fostering creativity, access, excellence, and professional growth for all who engage in our work, in accordance with all applicable laws.
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