Costume Coordinator

Job Description

Costume Shop Coordinator

Hours Variable - 10-29 hours per week by pre-approval of Costume Director

Position Summary:

The Costume shop coordinator reports directly to the Costume Director. Duties of the Costume Shop Coordinator are to repair and maintain quality condition of costume stock. Additionally the coordinator will assist in with fittings, alterations, research, shopping and paperwork. Must have car and valid driver’s license.

Essential Duties:

• Building & Construction of costumes

Following directives of the Costume director to cut & follow a pattern

Make adjustments as needed in patterns for sizes

Repair torn costumes

Adjust costumes to fit actors per fittings

Be available for fittings as needed by Costume Director

General mending of stock costumes

• Project Communications& Timelines

Be able to meet daily and weekly deadlines and notify Costume Director

with any deadline problems

Daily updating of project status to Costume Director

• Other Related Duties

Keep work areas such as cutting tables, sewing machine stations, in a neat and orderly fashion

Notify Costume Director of damaged or broken items

Errands to purchase notions, sewing supplies and fabrics as needed

Submit a weekly work schedule for approval of the Costume Director each week by Wednesday

• Prepare Expense Reports when applicable

Prepare and submit requisition forms for reimbursement of approved purchases, and mileage. Submit to the Costume Director or Production Manager for approval and signature.

Education, Experience and Skills Required

Basic patterning and draping skills

Five years or equivalent experience in sewing and costume construction

Knowledge of history, theatre and period costumes

Knowledge of correct storage and handling of costumes

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r707b8-216-73-216-182-42 in your application.