University of Utahposted 6 months ago
$53,000 - $59,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Salt Lake City, UT
Educational Services

About the position

The Costume Shop Manager at Pioneer Theatre Company is a full-time role responsible for overseeing the costume shop operations, collaborating with costume designers, and ensuring the timely execution of costume designs for productions. This position requires strong leadership skills to manage a team of costume shop staff and coordinate with various departments to meet production deadlines and budget constraints.

Responsibilities

  • Interviews, hires, and supervises full-time personnel of the costume shop and part-time independent contractors.
  • Works with the Department of Theatre (DOT) to coordinate workflow for DOT projects.
  • Works directly with directors and designers to establish priorities and keep expenditures within predetermined time, labor, and budget constraints based on approved final designs.
  • Supervises and directs Costume Shop, Wig and Make-up Design Staff, and Wardrobe staff.
  • Assists the Production Manager in seasonal budgeting.
  • Prepares projections of time, materials, and equipment required for each production.
  • Ensures timely delivery of all costume elements.
  • Collaborates with director, designer, and stage management to develop and update costume plot, dressing lists, and other shop paperwork.
  • Supervises purchasing of costume shop materials, supplies, and equipment.
  • Anticipates and facilitates workflow through the shop, delegating appropriate jobs to shop staff.
  • Responds to Stage Management daily rehearsal and performance reports with information as necessary.
  • Requests and schedules all costume and costume-related fittings, attending fittings as necessary.
  • Maintains all shop equipment in safe working order.
  • Maintains accurate records for all expenditures.
  • Ensures that staff is working in a safe and supportive environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Costume Design or related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
  • Four years of professional experience in costume design or management.
  • Training in textiles, theatrical cutting and draping, dying, scheduling, personnel management, budgetary supervision, and theatrical design.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Supervisory and training skills.
  • Ability to work in a detail- and deadline-oriented environment.
  • Commitment to service excellence.

Nice-to-haves

  • Master of Fine Arts in Costume Design is preferred.

Benefits

  • Retirement plan through Utah Retirement Systems (URS).
  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Paid holidays and vacation time.
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