Classification Title Costume/Makeup Designer
Job Category: Classified Staff
Job Open Date: 03/11/2019
Job Close Date:
Initial Screening Date 04/04/2019
Position ID: P0003318
Job Open ID: 7940
Position Title: Costume/Makeup Designer (One or More Positions)
Location 20-Saddleback College
Department Theatre Arts (SC-055-056)
Term: 10 Months/Year
Salary Schedule Link: Click here for current Salary Schedules
Pay Basis: Monthly
Pay Range: 132- starting salary $5,251 per month
% of Range: 100%
Hours per week: 40
Work Schedule TBD with some evenings and weekends when preparing, rehearsing and performing shows; Please note, the District will observe an alternative 4/10 work schedule from the week of May 31, 2019 through the week of August 9, 2019, exceptions may apply.
Receives Benefits: Yes
Classification Benefits:
The District offers a comprehensive package of insurance benefits to eligible employees, which includes medical and dental insurance, a vision-care plan, life insurance and dependent life coverage, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and a long-term disability income-protection plan. All premiums are fully paid by the District. Mandatory retirement incentive is with California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
Position-Specific Benefits:
Additional Position Information:
Permanent link to posting http://jobs.socccd.edu/postings/9714
Additional Information
Summary Description:
Under direction from the Dean of the Arts or Dean of Fine Arts and Media Technology or their designees, designs and participates in the preparation of costumes and makeup for theatre and/or dance productions; obtains, cuts and sews appropriate materials and notions for the creation of costumes; oversees daily operation of the college's costume shop; and provides a high level of technical staff assistance to the Department of Theatre Arts/School of the Arts faculty, staff, students, and guests.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Representative Duties:
The duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Please see Job Duties for details.
Knowledge of:
Modern principles of costume design, creation and fabrication.
Principles and practices of sewing, tailoring and millinery.
Principles and applications of design and color as related to theatrical productions.
Methods and techniques of theatrical makeup application.
Modern principles of costume design, creation and fabrication.
Principles and practices of sewing, tailoring and millinery.
Principles and applications of design and color as related to theatrical productions.
Methods and techniques of theatrical makeup application.
Basic principles of set and lighting design.
Operational characteristics of sewing machines, sergers and other tools and equipment utilized in clothing fabrication.
Principles of lead supervision and training.
Ability to:
Design, construct and alter simple and complex costumes for theatrical productions. Draft patterns to fit actors and allow proper movement and performance on stage.
Research costumes and makeup specific to the historical period of the production.
Translate concept ideas into costume and makeup elements for theatrical productions.
Prepare a variety of drawings and schematics portraying costumes.
Operate sewing machines, industrial irons and other equipment used in costume preparation.
Locate and rent costumes as required for larger productions.
Ensure adherence to budget requirements.
Oversee and train assigned staff.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience Guidelines:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Education/Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in fine arts, fashion design or a related field.
Experience:
Four years of increasingly responsible experience in costume and makeup design and production, including one year of supervisory or lead responsibility.
License or Certificate:
Conditions of Employment:
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Work Environment:
Work is performed in a theatre setting; exposure to noise, dust, and inclement weather conditions; occasionally works around loud noise levels. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort. Positions may be required to work evenings and weekends.
Physical Demands:
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a theatre setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate sewing equipment and machinery requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Additional Position Information:
Additional Classification Information:
Position Specific Benefits:
The District offers a comprehensive package of insurance benefits to eligible employees, which includes medical and dental insurance, a vision-care plan, life insurance and dependent life coverage, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and a long-term disability income-protection plan. All premiums are fully paid by the District.
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Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise and assist in the design and preparation of costumes and makeup for theatre and/or dance productions; help set costume design deadlines; plan design and fabrication methods and procedures.
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Read production scripts for content and plot; research costumes and makeup specific to the historical period of the production; determine how best to create costumes that will support the production.
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Using sketches, fabricate patterns by draping or flat-patterning; cut all fabric for costumes, determine yardage of fabric and trim, correct patterns or alter costumes as necessary.
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Prepare rough and finished drawings, sketches and swatch renderings to develop ideas for costumes; meet with director and other staff to present ideas; attend production meetings and rehearsals; revise costume designs as needed to keep project within budget constraints.
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Shop for appropriate fabrics, trim, notions and other accessories; purchase costume apparel including fabric, wigs, makeup, accessories and shoes according to budget limitations; locate and rent costumes as required.
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Measure actors and/or dancers for appropriate fit of costumes; draft patterns to fit actors and allow proper movement and performance on stage; cut and sew costumes in such a fashion that alterations can be made for future productions; alter costumes to fit actors and/or dancers as appropriate.
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Perform specialty duties such as dying and painting fabrics, making hats, casting and painting masks and various other makeup or costume design functions.
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Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff involved in costume production.
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Inventory and maintain costume shop supplies including costumes rented from outside agencies; maintain dressing rooms, costume storage and clothing racks.
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Supervise the cleaning, pressing, repairing and proper storage of costumes during and after productions.
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Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies.
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Participate in community outreach programs; assist community organizations with productions; attend productions.
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Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for costume and makeup materials; monitor and control expenditures; work with department chair and production manager to create budgets for costumes and the costume shop.
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Perform a variety of administrative duties as assigned; retrieve and send out emails; answer phones and respond to inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
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Oversee photo call as necessary; provide costumes, makeup, and other props for publicity photos.
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Attend all staff, department, division and other related meetings; take notes; comment as appropriate; take action as necessary; assist department instructors, staff, and student as needed.
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Perform related duties as required.
Documents Needed for Applying
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume / CV
- Transcript 1
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Have you obtained education equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in fine arts, fashion design or a related field?
- Yes
- No
- * Have you obtained at least four years of increasingly responsible experience in costume and makeup design and production, including one year of supervisory or lead responsibility?
- Yes
- No
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