RWS Global
Queens, NY
US

DESCRIPTION

• Support Costume Shop Manager with all projects assigned and overseeing the facilities and stitchers in house and on site.
• Participate in department meetings, support team in scheduling meetings and creating meeting agendas.
• Support department in keeping workspace clean and organized, work with team to facilitate updates to office, shop and storage space as needed.
• Ensure that all documentation and information relating to account costume data as reference for future production and documentation purposes is properly stored on Box.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, coworkers and clients.
• Set up and close out fittings for all projects, tag costumes with notes, document shoes check off and in database, clean up as needed.
• Support Wardrobe Managers with tasks such as pulling measurements, shipping and receiving.
• Maintain storage, stock and costume facilities, including databases for costume department inventory.
• Update and maintain organizational systems and paperwork for the costume shop and stitchers.
• Pattern/drape, build costumes, do alterations to garments, act as first hand when needed.
• Train onboard Wardrobe Leads and Stitcher Leads as needed.
• Support the Costume Shop Manager in hiring seasonal labor for both in-office stitching needs, as well as onsite.
• Draft and submit hiring addendums to aide in creation of Legal Contracts as needed.
• Submission and accounting for Stitcher payroll.
• Remain abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks.
• Update and maintain organizational systems and paperwork for the department.
• Assist Wardrobe Managers with costume pack outs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams at a given time.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support RWS Global’s mission to Raise the Experience.
• Collaboration and teamwork a high priority.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

• Minimum terminal degree in Theatrical Costume Design and Technology or comparable work experience.
• 2-5 years experience in costumes theatre or the entertainment and live event production industry.
• Experience in theme park and cruise ship costumes preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and Wrike preferred.
• Proficiency in payroll and MS Office applications.
• Ability to meet deadlines, often with narrow time and budget constraints.
• Advanced knowledge of hand and machine sewing techniques, fittings and alterations.
• Ability to meet deadlines, sometimes with narrow time and budget constraints
• Cultural fluency in style and maintenance needs across diverse hair and wig types
• An understanding of theatrical costume construction techniques and terms
• Craft skills, mask making, dyeing, paint, millinery and shoe maintenance knowledge
• Extremely detail oriented and responsible.
• Strong team player that takes initiative.
• A valid passport for the duration of employment for all travel-related roles.

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible working schedule, depending on position
• Company 401K
• Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Unlimited PTO
• Citi Bike Membership
• Commuter Benefits
• Exercise Passes
• Summer Fridays
• Cafeteria Plan
• Pet Friendly

SALARY

$55,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

APPLY ONLINE

https://rws.applytojob.com/apply/oYyX5gn2Sb/Coordinator-Costume-Shop-Costume-Shop-Assistant-Manager