Design Assistant (Seasonal 35+ hours per week May to August)

Wolf Trap Foundation For The Performing Arts

Job Location:

Vienna, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 21 - 25

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Position Location:	100% On-site
Pay Rate:	Pay rate starts at $21-$25/hr. (based on experience) plus overtime. Position is paid bi-weekly as W2 employee.
Benefits:	403(b) Retirement Plan; Complimentary tickets to select performances; Discounts at Concessions and the Gift Shop

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: Position is seasonal starting in May and running through August. Start and end dates are flexible dependent on show requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In collaboration with the Costume Shop Manager and Costume Designer organize multiple production elements including racks purchasing and pulling of garments fitting preparation notetaking in fittings supervision of rental and purchases piece lists dressing room lists and measurements.
In collaboration with Stage Management provide rehearsal costumes an answer any concerns that arise with performers during the rehearsal process.
Attendance is required at Production Meetings Final Room Run and all Technical Rehearsals.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Strong knowledge of the design process.
Professional comportment and appearance.
Attention to detail is essential.
A minimum of two years working in a professional or educational environment.
Opera and/or Theatre Design experience.
Access to a vehicle and drivers license are necessary. Mileage compensation is provided.
Work hours may exceed 40 hours per week especially during tech weeks.
Sensitivity and commitment to the mission of Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts.

Were pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia Maryland or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia Maryland or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation.

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

DescriptionPosition Location:100% On-sitePay Rate:Pay rate starts at $21-$25/hr. (based on experience) plus overtime. Position is paid bi-weekly as W2 employee. Benefits:403(b) Retirement Plan; Complimentary tickets to select performances; Discounts at Concessions and the Gift ShopDATES OF EMPLOYMEN...

Description

Position Location:	100% On-site
Pay Rate:	Pay rate starts at $21-$25/hr. (based on experience) plus overtime. Position is paid bi-weekly as W2 employee.
Benefits:	403(b) Retirement Plan; Complimentary tickets to select performances; Discounts at Concessions and the Gift Shop

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: Position is seasonal starting in May and running through August. Start and end dates are flexible dependent on show requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In collaboration with the Costume Shop Manager and Costume Designer organize multiple production elements including racks purchasing and pulling of garments fitting preparation notetaking in fittings supervision of rental and purchases piece lists dressing room lists and measurements.
In collaboration with Stage Management provide rehearsal costumes an answer any concerns that arise with performers during the rehearsal process.
Attendance is required at Production Meetings Final Room Run and all Technical Rehearsals.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Strong knowledge of the design process.
Professional comportment and appearance.
Attention to detail is essential.
A minimum of two years working in a professional or educational environment.
Opera and/or Theatre Design experience.
Access to a vehicle and drivers license are necessary. Mileage compensation is provided.
Work hours may exceed 40 hours per week especially during tech weeks.
Sensitivity and commitment to the mission of Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts.