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University of Delaware

Location: NewarkDE 19702 Document ID: AB432-4NDC Posted on: 2018-01-0401/04/2018 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2018-02-03
 

Costume Design Assistant

PAY GRADE: 28N

DEADLINE: January 31, 2018

Context of the Job:

Under limited supervision, the Costume Design Assistant assists the Costume Director of the Resident Ensemble Players (REP) in the day-to-day management of the Costume Shop. S/he assists resident and guest costume designers with the organization and paperwork necessary to complete the design.

Major Responsibilities:
  • Updates and monitors costume production budgets including collecting and turning in receipts.
  • Maintains inventory of costume stock supplies and orders necessary supplies.
  • Analyzes costume renderings and pulls from stock for Costume Designer's consideration.
  • Accompanies and assists Costume Designer on costume and fabric shopping.
  • Shops and sources costumes for Designer approval. Makes approved purchases.
  • Purchases shoes and fits on actors.
  • Researches rental possibilities, documents and tracks rentals, and manages restoration of
    garments and their return.
  • Manages and responds to all rehearsal notes regarding costumes.
  • Creates design piece list including garments, crafts, wigs, footwear, and millenary.
  • Packs each show for transport to theater, making sure all items are accounted for.
  • Collects all costume notes from dress rehearsals including those from the Designer, the
    Costume Director, the First Hand, and the Wardrobe Supervisor, and assigns to costume shop
    for completion.
  • Acts for Costume director in his/her absence.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with three years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Degree in Technical Theater or Theatrical Design preferred.
  • Knowledge of costume history and design, costume construction and fabrics.
  • Strong sewing skills and with ability to operate domestic and industrial sewing machines.
  • Proficient computing skills, including Excel and Google Docs.
  • Excellent internet search skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Excellent time management, budgetary, communication, and supervisory skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and to interact well with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.

Special requirements:
  • Must be able to work weekends and evenings when required.


Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group Members, Women, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html

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