Costume designer Jobs in USA

Job Description : The Costume Designer has a vital role within the , supporting multiple departments including Film, Television, and Theatre, Musical Theatre, Opera, and Shakespeare. This position oversees the designing, fitting, altering, and constructing of theatrical costumes and related accessories in conjunction with the costume shop supervisor and student workers. Reporting to the Production Manager, the Costume Designer’s top priorities will be :

Costume Design

• Designs and oversees fitting, altering and constructing of the theatrical costumes and accessories for all productions.
• Work closely with production directors and producers to ideate and define wardrobe requirements, conducting research on time periods, character profiles, materials and translation styles.
• Prepare initial sketches, costume research and wardrobe concepts for presentation.
• Present final costume designs, costume plots and samples for feedback; Implement modifications to the wardrobe for final approval; Design or approve hairstyles and the selection of wigs, hairpieces, mustaches, beards, and special makeups; Coordinate with the Costume Shop Supervisor on the design, rental and construction of garments.
• Participate in wardrobe fittings and production dress rehearsals; Perform fittings, adjustments and final touches on set.
• Build costumes (i.e. stitch, cut, drape, sew) as needed in support of the Costume Shop Manager

Project Collaboration and Budget

Student Mentoring and Oversight

Please note : This is a five-year, limited-term position. Contingent on funding, the position may be extended. Minimum Qualifications Education & Experience :

Skills :

Other : The scope of the job may require working evenings and / or weekends, particularly prior to openings of theatre production presentations. Preferred Qualifications Preference will be given to candidates with anMFA in design, as well as those with the skills and expertise to lead one course per year for students in costume design or construction. Preference will also be given to those who have previously served as Costume Designer for an academic or professional institution.