Costume Shop Assistant Manager
Shop Manager, for the leadership, coordination, and planning of day-to-day operations of
the costume shop, including its machines, shop and stock maintenance, and in addition to
oversight of students engaged in shop hours, costume construction, and course
laboratory hours. As Assistant Costume Shop Manager, the incumbent is also
responsible for establishing and meeting construction and fitting deadlines, attending
rehearsals as needed, and working with designers to meet artistic goals. The Assistant Costume Shop Manager may assist in other costume production areas as required by the needs of the production. The incumbent mentors and provides hands-on training for over-hires and students.
The incumbent is responsible, under the supervision of the costume shop manager, for
the creation of costumes; interpretation of original design work and custom patterning
based on the design, and all facets of the construction process for the costumes as well
as alterations, fittings, and maintenance of pulled or rented clothing items.
Responsibilities include:
- Construct costumes to be used five full design theatrical productions.
- Repair and alter existing costumes for use in productions.
- Maintain inventory of wardrobe, millinery, and accessory costuming supplies for modern, classical, and period clothing properties.
- Assist department design faculty and the Costume Shop Manager in the design and production of costume wardrobes for performances.
- Assist in managing the costume shop and related spaces in the various theatrical facilities, including preparing and addressing concerns in the dressing room spaces.
- Provides rehearsal costuming pieces and coordinates wardrobe fittings with the production stage managers.
Professional stitching, draping, and patterning skills. Previous experience in theatrical
costuming and wardrobe. Time management and project execution to ensure fitting,
build, and alteration schedule in line with theatre production timeline. High attention to
detail and organization. Craft and millinery skills.
Management skills, ability to give clear guidance to students at varying levels of
experience. Adaptability to work with students at their skill level, while maintaining a high
standard for growth. Attention to detail. Understanding of current theatrical industry
practices, current OSHA guidelines, and willingness to continue to create a safe and
organized working environment. In collaboration with the Costume Shop Manager,
schedules work-weeks, delegates specific daily tasks, sets and maintains deadlines, and
establishes long term planning for the costume shop.
Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Department: Theatre Arts
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, nights and weekends as needed during tech
Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Requested Pay Rate: 25.00
Visa Sponsorship Provided:
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter, Other (review job description for more details)
Optional Documents: Not Applicable
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