Job Details
Costume Production Supervisor
Costume Production Supervisor
Summary
Responsible for the coordination and costume presentation of assigned operas, from conception to the final performance, to include budgetary considerations.
Category
Wardrober / Stylist
Location
Location Not Provided
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Nov 12, 2021
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Any Combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
- 2 years’ experience as a Design Assistant with construction and production backgrounds.
- 1 year as head of Wardrobe with a background in production.
- 1 year as a shop manager in a small producing theater.
PREREQUISITE SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:
- Knowledge of fabrics and fibers; principles and practices of construction of stage costumes; period costume styles and silhouettes, and practices and principles of costume design.
- Ability to work with creative teams and performers using creative judgment to satisfy their concepts.
- Ability to work long hours adapting to a flexible schedule and carry projects to completion under deadlines maintaining a high quality and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work independently; prioritize tasks; and exercise good judgment and initiative.
- Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities successfully.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with artists, staff, the public, and volunteers in an effective, professional, confidential, and tactful manner.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Must perform the functions of the position in a safe manner.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Works with creative teams and performers, independently utilizing their creative ability and artistic judgment to achieve a successful interpretation of designs for new productions while maintaining the artistic integrity of previously mounted productions.
- Consults with and updates the Costume Director and keeps him/her informed of all stages of production.
- Organizes and manages all information and documentation applicable to assigned productions, including insuring bibles and other documentation are kept up to date.
- Works with Designers and Costume Director to achieve the creation of the designer’s concept, establishing high technical standards while keeping within budgetary restrictions.
- Shops for supplies and fabrics including ordering, receiving, and distributing materials, all within budgetary restraints.
- Provides supporting documentation and information to all Cutter/Drapers, Craftspersons, Milliners and other appropriate staff members as to the requirements of the productions.
- Attends all fittings, recording and documenting all decisions, and provides input to ensure decisions being made are the best for the productions.
- Attends dress rehearsals, working with and liaising for designers, directors, wardrobe, and artists.
- Assembles costumes for productions being remounted, working with the Cutter/Drapers to size and assign existing costumes, and establishing a list of fit-ups and new construction.
- Prepares accurate paperwork for the Wardrobe Department and the Production Coordinator for loading-in and -out of the theater.
- Prepares and/or updates costume breakdowns.
- Assists Production Coordinator with load-in and -out during the rehearsal periods.
- Works with Production Accountant to manage all receipts, cash and credit cards in a timely and organized fashion.
- Responsible for projects other than complete operas, such as education or student events, donor events, exhibitions, concerts, and any other projects assigned.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
E-mail required cover letter, job application, and résumé to employment@sfopera.com or fax to (415) 634-0203. No phone calls please. San Francisco Opera only retains résumés that are sent in response to specific, posted job openings.
E-mail required cover letter, job application, and résumé to employment@sfopera.com or fax to (415) 634-0203. No phone calls please. San Francisco Opera only retains résumés that are sent in response to specific, posted job openings.
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
40
Shift
Day, Evening
Attached Files
N/A