Associate Costume Director
General Information |
| Position Title: |
Associate Costume Director
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| Control Number: |
001179
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| Reports To: |
000593 |
| Department Name: |
Center for the Arts
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| Location: |
Center for the Arts
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| Date Prepared: |
Apr-09
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| Exempt: |
No
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Primary Purpose |
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Provides creative, technical and supervisory support in costume technology for the Theater Program's productions during the academic year and for the summer theater program of Language Schools.
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Responsibilities |
Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from supervisors.
Shares supervision of the workroom with the Costume Director. This includes teaching costume construction skills to students enrolled in production and design classes, supervising students enrolled in production classes, providing feedback for student evaluations in these classesk training and supervising paid student workers, assuring the safety of students working in the costume shops and storage spaces when they are working under direct supervision.
Maintains costume equipment and costume shops.
With the Costume Director, measures all students cast in faculty productions.
Working independently, creates original patterns for productions. Uses each actor's specific measurements to accurately create or modify costume patterns.
Cuts, constructs, fits and finishes costumes for faculty productions. Alters or supervises the alteration of pre-existing costumes. Responsible for the completion of assigned costumes by first dress rehersal.
Responsible for the presentation of all costume pieces needed in the fitting room by the time scheduled.
Assists designer as needed. Responsible for notetaking.
During dress rehersal weekdays, assists the Costume Director in the execution of the designer's rehearsal notes.
Assists with the maintenance and cataloging of inventory.
Assists with special projects as they arise, such as ACTF and PTP.
Pulls and transports costume pieces from Wright Theater and CFA basement as needed.
Organizes and prepares all retail and rental returns. Responsible for providing/returning receipts of all transactions to the other members of the costume staff.
Assists with designing and costuming approximately 6-8 shows averaging 125 actos over the six-week Language School summer programs.
Assists in the ongoing organization and inventory of the Wright collection, and supervises access to, and loan and rental of, the collection for student shows, independent projects and for selected college and community events.
Assists students in costuming their independent projects in Hepburn Zoo or other spaces.
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Education & Training |
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Bachelor's degree preferred.
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Experience |
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At least five years experience in patterning, draping, cutting, stitching, altering and fitting garments. Supervisory experience and/or teaching experience helpful.
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Knowledge |
Operating and basic repair knowledge of sewing machines and other applicable machinery and devices required. Knowledge of costume construction, fabric characteristics, fitting, patterning and draping required. Basic computer skills required.
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Other |
Valid driver's license required. Requires evening and weekend work as needed to support productions. Must be able to climb ladders. Must be able to lift 20 pounds frequently, 35 pounds occasionally. Must have ability to work flexible schedule. Must be able to work independently.
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