Costume Design Assistant
Costume Design Assistant
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03-05-2025
Job Description
Reports To: Director of Production
Job Type: PartTime In Person
Salary: $25.00 per hour (Nonexempt)
ARTS & LEARNING CONSERVATORY VISION
We exist to make high quality arts equitable and accessible to all children regardless of socioeconomic status.
The Arts & Learning Conservatory is a highly awarded leading afterschool arts provider in Orange County. Our highquality arts programs are accessible to all children regardless of income or background as our goal is to set students up for success in life artistically academically and socially. Founded in 2004 the Arts & Learning Conservatory (ALC) has reached over 30000 children across numerous campuses throughout Southern California.
POSITION OVERVIEW
This dynamic role offers a unique opportunity to blend artistic passion with mentorship supporting young performers as they explore their creativity on stage. As the Costume Designer Assistant you will collaborate closely with the Costume Design Lead to bring each productions costume vision to lifefrom early design execution to final fittings.
Youll contribute to the full lifecycle of costuming including preparation alteration and organization of garments for both school and main stage productions. The position involves handson work in costume rental coordination inventory management garment care and crafting. Attention to detail and an understanding of basic sewing and costume construction are essential.
In addition to preshow preparation youll play a key role during tech rehearsals and performances helping student actors transition between scenes efficiently while ensuring costumes remain intact and performance ready. With task direction provided by the Costume Design Lead this role demands strong organizational skills flexibility and the ability to collaborate across departments in a fastpaced theatrical setting.
Ideal candidates are creative dependable and passionate about supporting youth in the arts through behindthescenes excellence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with the creation alteration maintenance and organization of costumes for productions and special events.
Perform handstitching and operate sewing machines; support basic stitching and crafting needs.
Maintain costume integrity through laundering repairs dry cleaning pressing steaming and restocking.
Track costumes during shows including presetting postsetting and assisting with quick changes and dressing performers as needed.
Attend dress rehearsals production meetings and support onstage approvals when required.
Transport costumes between the Costume Studio and various venues.
Coordinate with Costume Design Leads team members and other departments to address workflow or equipment concerns.
Support the work of the costume design team through inventory organization and upkeep.
Assist in the creation of costume documentation (e.g. costume sheets inventory and rental logs).
Exhibit strong communication skills professionalism and collaboration with students performers and staff.
Observe safety protocols and maintain a clean safe and inclusive work environment especially when working with children.
Demonstrate attention to detail time management creativity and problemsolving in a dynamic production environment.
Perform administrative or special project support as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong familiarity with the nonprofit arts organization business model. Knowledge of and general experience in theatrical cutting stitching and crafts.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills with working knowledge of safety standards and implementation.
Experience working with youth in STEAM theatre or arts programming a plus.
Associates degree in Costume Design Fashion Design Theatrical Production or a related area preferred.
Sewing and tailoring courses Costume construction workshops
Theater production internships or backstage crew work
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Prolonged periods standing sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
BENEFITS
Flexible schedule
Professional development assistance
SCHEDULE
After school program
Monday to Friday in person work schedule
Expected hours: no more than 20 per week or as needed.
TO APPLY: Please send resumes to
Arts & Learning Conservatory is an EEO organization.
Job Type: PartTime In Person
Salary: $25.00 per hour (Nonexempt)
ARTS & LEARNING CONSERVATORY VISION
We exist to make high quality arts equitable and accessible to all children regardless of socioeconomic status.
The Arts & Learning Conservatory is a highly awarded leading afterschool arts provider in Orange County. Our highquality arts programs are accessible to all children regardless of income or background as our goal is to set students up for success in life artistically academically and socially. Founded in 2004 the Arts & Learning Conservatory (ALC) has reached over 30000 children across numerous campuses throughout Southern California.
POSITION OVERVIEW
This dynamic role offers a unique opportunity to blend artistic passion with mentorship supporting young performers as they explore their creativity on stage. As the Costume Designer Assistant you will collaborate closely with the Costume Design Lead to bring each productions costume vision to lifefrom early design execution to final fittings.
Youll contribute to the full lifecycle of costuming including preparation alteration and organization of garments for both school and main stage productions. The position involves handson work in costume rental coordination inventory management garment care and crafting. Attention to detail and an understanding of basic sewing and costume construction are essential.
In addition to preshow preparation youll play a key role during tech rehearsals and performances helping student actors transition between scenes efficiently while ensuring costumes remain intact and performance ready. With task direction provided by the Costume Design Lead this role demands strong organizational skills flexibility and the ability to collaborate across departments in a fastpaced theatrical setting.
Ideal candidates are creative dependable and passionate about supporting youth in the arts through behindthescenes excellence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with the creation alteration maintenance and organization of costumes for productions and special events.
Perform handstitching and operate sewing machines; support basic stitching and crafting needs.
Maintain costume integrity through laundering repairs dry cleaning pressing steaming and restocking.
Track costumes during shows including presetting postsetting and assisting with quick changes and dressing performers as needed.
Attend dress rehearsals production meetings and support onstage approvals when required.
Transport costumes between the Costume Studio and various venues.
Coordinate with Costume Design Leads team members and other departments to address workflow or equipment concerns.
Support the work of the costume design team through inventory organization and upkeep.
Assist in the creation of costume documentation (e.g. costume sheets inventory and rental logs).
Exhibit strong communication skills professionalism and collaboration with students performers and staff.
Observe safety protocols and maintain a clean safe and inclusive work environment especially when working with children.
Demonstrate attention to detail time management creativity and problemsolving in a dynamic production environment.
Perform administrative or special project support as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong familiarity with the nonprofit arts organization business model. Knowledge of and general experience in theatrical cutting stitching and crafts.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills with working knowledge of safety standards and implementation.
Experience working with youth in STEAM theatre or arts programming a plus.
Associates degree in Costume Design Fashion Design Theatrical Production or a related area preferred.
Sewing and tailoring courses Costume construction workshops
Theater production internships or backstage crew work
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Prolonged periods standing sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
BENEFITS
Flexible schedule
Professional development assistance
SCHEDULE
After school program
Monday to Friday in person work schedule
Expected hours: no more than 20 per week or as needed.
TO APPLY: Please send resumes to
Arts & Learning Conservatory is an EEO organization.
Compensation: $25.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type
Part-Time
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