Costume Shop Assistant, Part-Time

Position Overview:

The Costume Shop Assistant will work to oversee the student staff members and workflow of the costume shop in the absence of the Costume Shop Supervisor. They will assist in fittings measurements pulling from costume stock and training student staff members in sewing projects. Outside of assisting students they will perform machine and hand sewing costume construction patterning and alterations for theatrical and dance costumes as instructed by designer or from verbal fitting notes or pinned garments.

Department/Division Overview: The Michael D. Eisner Center costume shop supports on average two theatre productions one dance production and one musical each semester. We work with faculty guest designers staff and students in a cooperative manner to execute designers visions.

Responsibilities:

Assist the Costume Shop Supervisor in creating and executing costumes in the vision of the Costume Designer for the Dance Theatre and Music Theatre productions at Denison University. Work independently and with costume shop student staff to construct and alter costumes efficiently.


Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to work while maintaining a positive attitude with changes as student staff rotates throughout the day and frequent distractions and interruptions.

• Demonstrated high level sewing skills demonstrated by the submission of photos of 3 pieces constructed or altered.

• Experience operating and maintaining sewing equipment and tools including but not limited to sewing machines sergers professional pressing equipment and measuring and cutting tools

• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with this occupation throughout the facility including bending reaching climbing ladders stairs and moving/lifting to fifty pounds.

Preferred Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to teach or train others and a commitment to maintaining an open inclusive and educational environment.

• Experience in costume construction and/or alterations and experience in the safe and efficient operations of a costume shop.

• Bachelors degree in Theatre Costume Design/Technology Fashion Design or equivalent professional experience.

• Experience with Draping and Patterning.

Why Choose Denison

Denison University is a leading fully residential liberal arts college in Granville Ohio located just outside the Columbus metro area. Established in 1831 Denison blends a rigorous academic foundation with an award-winning approach to student mentorship and career readiness. With a vibrant campus community of 2400 students and around 2000 employees Denison offers employees a supportive forward-thinking environment dedicated to educational excellence and professional growth.

Denison provides a number of staff-focused benefits with some highlights:

• Comprehensive healthcare plan

• 403(b) retirement savings with 10% contribution from Denison for eligible positions

• Starting at 10 vacation days

• 9 paid holidays

• Campus closure from Christmas to New Years

• Free parking and gym membership

• Free classes for employees

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