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Works directly with the Senior Director of Costumes and supports the Costume Shop Manager, Show Support Managers and Design teams. Is a pivotal member of the day-to-day operation of the costume department.
Essential Functions
- Is responsible for assisting the Senior Director of Costumes and Costume Shop Manager with the overall coordination and communication of the Costume Department, as assigned.
- Carries out responsibilities including but not limited to; planning, coordinating, directing and executing tasks as assigned, specifically related to multiple productions and projects and keeping all on schedule and within defined parameters, as assigned. Responsible for prioritizing assigned projects and meeting all existing and new show requirements in a timely and effective manner.
- Able to step into roles in the costume department to provide support during high volume periods for relief of extended work periods, vacations and other out of shop needs as necessary including creating fabric printing files and PowerPoint presentations. Photoshop, Microsoft 365, and strong computer skills are highly desired.
- Additional duties as assigned by the Department Manager.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of professional level large scale costuming experience.
- Variety of design genres including theatrical, commercial, photo, large scale, corporate.
- Member of professional organizations related to costumes/entertainment a plus.
Skills & Abilities
- Must possess strong costume construction knowledge, wardrobe experience and some costume design skills.
- Ability to provide logical solutions to complex problems and to interpret a variety of requests or instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to effectively present information to managers and employees. Must possess high level physical and electronic organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- Ability to promote professional customer service skills including appearance and interaction with all contacts inside and outside of the company.
- Minimum of 3-5 years supervising and managing10 people or more.
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