Job Title
Costume Shop Supervisor
Agency
Texas A&M University Commerce
Department
Theatre
Proposed Minimum Salary
$7.25 hourly
Job Location
Commerce Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
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- Cover Letter
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SUMMARY:
The Costume Shop Supervisor under general supervision manages and maintains the costume shop facilities workers and equipment. Position works closely with the Technical Coordinator to ensure safety standards and guidelines are followed and maintained.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serves as primary Draper/Cutter.
- Monitors and maintains costume inventory for the theatre.
- Provides support to the costume design professor and the technical director of the theatre.
- Supervises and mentors student workers and staff for costume production assignments.
- Provides onthejob training for the theatre division students during practicum and production hours.
- Works closely with performance and other design and technology faculty and staff and engages in departmental school University and community collaboration.
- Maintains all production equipment.
- Maintains all current safety standards and guidelines.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Education: Bachelors degree in Theatre Design / Costuming and 3 years of related experience OR Associate degree in Theatre Arts and 5 years of related experience (High School plus 7 years of related experience may substitute degree).
- Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Professional experience in theatre and shop management. Knowledge of costume shop mechanics and machinery. Supervisory experience. Knowledge of pattern drafting and/or draping. Oral and written communication skills. Detail oriented.
- Ability to: Multitask and work well as part of a team.
- Licensing/Professional Certifications: NA
- Physical Requirements: NA
- Other Requirements: Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.
PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree in Theatre Design / Costuming. Experience in costume construction.
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:
Student Workers
Salary Range:
13.01 19.80 USD Hourly
Texas A&M UniversityCommerce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Manager