Costume Director

Essential duties include:

•    Create & oversee the annual budget for the Costume department
•    Maintain records of expenses on each project
•    Keep within budget 
•    Recruit, hire & manage shop staff & additional labor
•    Plan long range improvements of facilities, equipment & personnel
•    Analyze designs to determine if they can be built within budget, time & personnel allocations
•    Interpret designs for construction technique & fabric needs
•    Skills as a draper/patternmaker and ability to consult on construction methods
•    Assist Designer in accumulating all necessary goods for the costumes
•    Determine scheduling of staff and build periods
•    Apprise Production Manager & Designer of budget status
•    Serve as liaison between Costume staff & other theatre staff
•    Coordinate fitting schedules with Stage Manager
•    Supervise creation of show paperwork including wardrobe and show packets
•    Oversee maintenance of costumes during performance runs
•    Oversee dressing rooms
•    Maintain shop supplies, equipment & space
•    Oversee all costume rentals
•    Attend all Production meetings, tech note sessions, run throughs, tech & dress rehearsals, and necessary preview performances
•    Oversee general safety and compliance with safety regulations
•    Utilize high level organization and ability to multitask
•    Possess computer skills using Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook
•    Participate in achieving the artistic goals of the Alliance Theatre

Minimum Qualifications: 
•    Substantial experience in theatrical costume shops; prior experience in managerial position
•    Machines, tools, equipment, etc.: ability to use and experience with power sewing machines, steam generator iron system, laundry machines, computers, car, standard sewing related sewing equipment

Physical ability: 
•    Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position. Necessary accommodations can be made.
•    Ability to drive a car
•    Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
•    Able to work a traditional theatre schedule sometime inclusive of nights and weekends.
•    Ability to work in an environment which requires the use of a personal computer 60% of the time; ability to perform repetitive motion of the fingers, hands and wrists.

Other abilities: good organizational, managerial, interpersonal, listening, and communication skills; ability to coordinate effectively; good time management and workflow methods; computer skills; ability to stay calm under pressure.