Costume Designer Position - Winter Opera Saint Louis Posted ago · Rolling St. Louis, MO

Job in St Louis, Saint Louis, St. Louis city, Missouri, 63105, USA

Listing for: Connect The Arts

Contract position
Listed on 2026-02-12

Job specializations:

Creative Arts/Media
Music / Audio Production, TV / Film Production, Video Game
Entertainment & Gaming
Music / Audio Production, TV / Film Production, Video Game

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 17 - 20 USD Hourly USD 17.00 20.00 HOUR

Position: Costume Designer Position - Winter Opera Saint Louis Posted 3 months ago · Rolling St. Louis, MO
Location: St Louis

Costume Designer Position - Winter Opera Saint Louis

Posted over 2 years ago

Winter Opera Saint Louis, a non-profit organization located on The Hill, is seeking a talented Costume Designer for its sixteenth season. The ideal candidate is available for all three productions, but we will consider qualified applicants based on experience. Work hours and budget will depend on the size and needs of each production, including funds for wardrobe/costume assistants and additional over-hire staff.

This is a contract position with a pay rate of $17 - $20 per hour for a 30-40 hour work week, depending on the production.

Winter Opera Season 16 Performance Dates at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center

January 20 & 22 – Macbeth
March 3 & 5 – The Desert Song

Costume Designer

Job Responsibilities

Design, select, create, purchase, and/or rent costumes and accessories for three productions per season.

Research each operatic score for costume requirements and dramaturgical needs.

Attend all production meetings and collaborate with production staff to establish theme, time period, and show concept.

Create costume renderings for design approval from production staff and the General Director.

Work with the General Director to establish budget, work hours, over-hire, and purchasing procedures.

Coordinate with cast and production staff to schedule costume fittings.

Manage and train all dressers, drapers, or costume assistants.

Utilize effective time management and organizational skills.

Collaborate with the Alterations/Costume Shop Manager to complete costumes for performances.

Attend dress rehearsals and note any alterations or changes needed.

Oversee costume strike, return rentals, arrange for cleaning, and restock costumes.

Be available approximately six weeks prior to each opera, attending all dress rehearsals and performances.

Effectively manage time and coordinate with the Alterations/Costume Shop Manager to meet deadlines.

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