DESCRIPTION
What We Believe
It is our goal to ensure that all children have access to the arts regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, abilities, gender, or accessibility needs. We believe children are the key to the future and as such, deserve to see themselves represented everywhere. We engage in a wide range of stories and productions to broaden experiences and learning opportunities. We offer a variety of classes to meet young people where they are. Providing each student with the chance to learn and grow in creativity, imagination, resilience, empathy, tolerance, and connection is what we do. This work is accomplished by an inclusive and diverse, professional staff of artists, educators, technicians, and administrators, devoted to live theater and arts education for young people. These are equal parts of the whole that make us The Rose Theater.
Job Summary
Responsible for all aspects of the costume, hair, and make up design for all Rose mainstage, metro tours, and youth/educational productions, including promo photos. Assists the costume shop manager with costume construction and shop maintenance. Alongside the costume shop manager, the resident costume designer will supervise part time/over-hire staff, apprentices, and volunteers.
Essential Job Duties
- Research and design costumes in consultation with show directors, and the Artistic Director.
- Generate all necessary designer paperwork.
- Including the creation of renderings, costume plot, costume piece list, laundry list, etc.
- Complete costume stock pulls for each show.
- In collaboration with the Costume Shop Manager, purchase supplies and materials for costumes, hair, & makeup.
- Drape, cut and construct costumes.
- Inventory, organize, and maintain all aspects of costume stock in conjunction with the Costume Shop Manager.
- Attend all design meetings and coordinate 1:1 meetings with team members as necessary.
- Attend all first rehearsals, designer runs, dress rehearsals, and previews as assigned by the Production Director.
- Provide supervision over part time/over-hire staff, wardrobe/backstage contracts, apprentices, and volunteers. Serve on the hiring committee for these positions as directed by the HR Director.
- Develop and monitor the annual budget in collaboration with the Costume Shop Manager & Production Director.
Other Job Duties
- Process donated materials.
- Attend all company meetings, including all staff.
- Work flexible schedule as needed to meet responsibilities.
- Participate in company events/activities as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Director.
Education, Training and Experience
- B.A. in theater, fashion design or similar area, OR equivalent experience.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to design costumes and create renderings.
- Ability to make and follow patterns.
- Ability to sew and construct costumes and crafts using a variety of materials.
- Knowledge of costume history.
- Time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and assignments.
- Ability to meet all deadlines under pressure situations.
- Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Google drive.
- Act as a representative of the company at all times, providing excellent customer service to members, patrons, vendors and staff.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively in writing and verbally with employees at all levels within the organization.
- Ability to work with guest designers.
- Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to lead costume shop staff to meet goals and deadlines.
- Maintain current certification in CPR/1st Aid.
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Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Ability to stand or kneel for extended periods of time.
- Ability to use a sewing machine and perform various functions using fine motor skills.
- Ability to carry and manage oversize costumes and boxes during construction and storage.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
- Must be able to lift at least 50lbs.
- On-site attendance is required.
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Position Compensation Range
Complete job description available upon request.
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates need to submit a cover letter describing interest, along with a resume and list of three references.
Interested applicants may submit materials via this form: https://forms.gle/PLjecauoTfgvz3b28. This is the preferred method for receiving applications.
Alternatively, a cover letter and resume may be emailed to Biannah Peji-Palm at [email protected].
Please let us know if you have access needs not met by either of these application methods.
SALARY
$40,000.00 – $50,000.00
per year
