Costume Director

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

At Zach, we believe in the power of light—to illuminate new ideas, spark imagination, and bring people together. As Austin’s leading professional producing theater, we create vibrant, intimate theater experiences that engage, inspire, and connect our community. The Costume Director is responsible for managing the Costume Shop, Wardrobe, and Hair, Wig and Makeup operations, overseeing all day-to-day shop activities including personnel, equipment, supplies, inventory, workroom and costume storage areas, and costume rentals. The Costume Director works under the Director of Production to establish and maintain expense budgets, supervise designers, and hire and supervise costume shop, wardrobe, and hair, wig and makeup personnel, including full-time and contracted labor. The Costume Director ensures the costume design, construction, wardrobe, laundry, hair, wigs and make up needs are successfully met for each production or event in a year-round equity non-profit theatre company. Additionally, the Costume Director serves as the Costume Coordinator for rental packages and as the Costume Designer for up to 2 mainstage productions as agreed upon with the Director of Production.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Oversees and manages costume shop operations, costume stock inventory and rentals
• Recruits, hires, trains and supervises costume staff and contracted labor
• Schedules and attends costume measurements and costume fittings
• Attends all production meetings, rehearsals and performances relevant to costumes
• Work directly with the Designer, Director, Production Management, and other key stakeholders to guide the design process and develop materials and labor estimates
• Ensures the execution of costumes meet the needs of the designer, actor, production and construction standards, as well as the budget
• Sources, purchases or rents costume items and general shop supplies as needed for each production or designer
• Develops and manages costume, wardrobe and hair, wig and makeup budgets and costume databases
• Oversees and manages the wardrobe department operations and inventory
• Oversees and manages the hair, wig, and makeup department operations and inventory
• Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises wardrobe department staff and contracted labor
• Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises hair, wig, and makeup department staff and contracted labor
• Ensures all hair, make up, wardrobe and laundry needs are met for all productions
• Directly supervises and ensures accountability for the Costume Shop Supervisor and the Wardrobe and Wig Supervisor
• Designs costumes as needed for events, photo shoots and holiday shows and other design opportunities as they arise
• Patterns and sews as required per production
• Employs safe practices in all aspects of Costumes and Wardrobe operations
• Ensure safe, hygienic, and compliant practices in Hair, Wig, and Makeup
• Promote a supportive, inclusive culture for actors of all backgrounds, with specific attention to fitting room environment and Hair, Wig, and Makeup design
• Performs additional design and production related tasks as needed to support productions

Requirements :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

This is a campus-based, on-site role. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions upon discussion with HR.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS :

Reports to : Director of Production

Supervises (if any) : Wardrobe and Wig Supervisor and all costume and wardrobe staff, Temporary Part-Time costume and Wardrobe overhires and other contracted labor and designers

Supports : Production, Marketing, Development, Education, Rentals

Peer collaboration / communicates with : Production team members, stage management, actors, costume staff, designers

PAY :

Beginning salary starting at $62,500-$67,000 annually commensurate with experience and qualifications. New hires are typically brought into the organization between the minimum and midpoint of the range posted depending upon qualifications, years of experience in a similar role, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.

All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of background and reference checks.

We’re excited to review your application. To ensure a smooth and fair hiring process, please apply online only. We’re not able to accommodate calls or in-person visits about this position.

Some of the great benefits available to Zach Employees :

Zach Theater is committed to ensuring an equitable and inclusive workforce and we strive for a team that reflects Austin’s diverse culture. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, sex or age.

Compensation details : 62500-67000 Yearly Salary

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