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Sarah Lawrence College

Costume Supervisor

Bronxville, NY · On-site

$44K - $48K/yr

Manage the operations of the costume shop, costume storage, dressing rooms, laundry facilities, and wardrobe spaces * Develop and manage production costume budgets in collaboration with faculty ...

Columbia College Chicago

Costume Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

Lead costume shop meetings. * Supervise actor measurements and fittings sessions. * Mentor and ... Manage costume shop materials, costume shop student employee, and mainstage costume production ...

Columbia College Chicago

Costume Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

Lead costume shop meetings. * Supervise actor measurements and fittings sessions. * Mentor and ... Manage costume shop materials, costume shop student employee, and mainstage costume production ...

Columbia College Chicago

Costume Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

Lead costume shop meetings. * Supervise actor measurements and fittings sessions. * Mentor and ... Manage costume shop materials, costume shop student employee, and mainstage costume production ...

Arena Stage

Costume Director

Washington, DC · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Responsible for the overall planning, execution and maintenance of the costume shop and wardrobe department * With assistance from the Senior Production Manager, identify staff requirements and ...

Arena Stage

Costume Director

Washington, DC · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Responsible for the overall planning, execution and maintenance of the costume shop and wardrobe departmentWith assistance from the Senior Production Manager, identify staff requirements and ...

Feld Entertainment

Tailor / Draper

Ellenton, FL · On-site

Works directly with the Costume Shop Manager to create or recreate all types of costumes for live entertainment. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and ...

Feld Entertainment

Tailor / Draper

Ellenton, FL · On-site

Works directly with the Costume Shop Manager to create or recreate all types of costumes for live entertainment. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and ...

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How much do costume shop manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for costume shop manager in the United States is $27.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $31.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Costume Shop Managers often face challenges such as managing tight production schedules, balancing multiple costume builds or alterations simultaneously, and coordinating with designers, performers, and production staff. Effective organization, clear communication, and strong prioritization skills are essential to meet deadlines and maintain costume quality. Building a reliable team and fostering a collaborative atmosphere can also help address these challenges, ensuring smooth workflow and timely delivery of costumes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a costume shop manager?

To thrive as a Costume Shop Manager, you need expertise in costume construction, fabric knowledge, budgeting, and inventory management, often supported by a degree in costume design or theater production. Familiarity with sewing machines, pattern-making software, and costume tracking systems is typically required. Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills help manage teams and coordinate with production staff. These skills ensure the timely delivery of high-quality costumes that meet production needs while maintaining efficiency and cost control.

What does a costume shop manager do?

A Costume Shop Manager oversees the daily operations of a costume shop, managing the construction, maintenance, and organization of costumes for theater, film, or events. They coordinate with designers, directors, and performers to ensure costumes are produced on time and within budget. Responsibilities also include supervising staff, sourcing materials, maintaining costume inventories, and ensuring the shop runs efficiently and safely. Their work is crucial to bringing a production's visual storytelling to life.
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Costume Supervisor

Sarah Lawrence College

Bronxville, NY • On-site

$44K - $48K/yr

Part-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Costume Supervisor
Job Description
Position Overview
Sarah Lawrence College seeks a Costume Supervisor to support the Theatre Program's academic curriculum, production season, and costume facilities. This combined position includes a part-time staff appointment and an Affiliate Faculty role teaching Costume Design I, II, and Costume Conference. The Theatre Program is a collaborative, interdisciplinary community that values rigorous research, creative experimentation, and inclusive artistic practice, preparing students for professional work in the field.
The Costume Supervisor oversees all aspects of costume design, production, wardrobe operations, and costume facilities. Responsibilities include mentoring undergraduate and graduate student designers, supervising costume shop employees and production crews, managing budgets and inventories, coordinating rentals and purchases, and maintaining costume spaces and equipment. The role also involves close collaboration with directors, designers, faculty, and production staff, and regular coordination with the Director of the Theatre Program and Production Manager.
This position emphasizes student learning, safety, organization, and sustainable production practices. Supported by student employees, the Costume Supervisor fosters an educational costume shop environment grounded in mentorship and collaboration. The role includes attending production meetings and technical rehearsals and supporting interdisciplinary projects across the College.
Appointment Structure
This position consists of:
  • A part-time, 10-month staff appointment supporting the Theatre Program's productions, costume shop, wardrobe facilities, and student employees
  • An Affiliate Faculty 10-month appointment teaching Costume Design I, Costume Design II, and Costumer Conference

Review of applications will begin on August 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
Essential Duties Summary
Responsibilities
  • Teach Costume Design I, Costume Design II, and Costume Conference
  • Develop course materials, assignments, assessments, and learning outcomes in accordance with Theatre Program and College expectations
  • Mentor undergraduate and graduate student costume designers throughout the research, design, fitting, technical rehearsal, and production processes
  • Supervise costume shop student employees, wardrobe crews, and production assignments
  • Manage the operations of the costume shop, costume storage, dressing rooms, laundry facilities, and wardrobe spaces
  • Develop and manage production costume budgets in collaboration with faculty, directors, designers, and the Production Manager
  • Purchase, rent, borrow, document, and track costumes, fabrics, supplies, and costume materials
  • Maintain the costume inventory and related databases or tracking systems
  • Coordinate costume fittings, alterations, construction schedules, wardrobe preparation, and production deadlines
  • Attend required production meetings, fittings, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances as assigned
  • Supervise costume load-ins, wardrobe preparation, work calls, maintenance, and strikes
  • Establish and communicate production timelines, costume deadlines, and expectations
  • Oversee student employee schedules, timekeeping, training, and payroll documentation
  • Develop, communicate, and enforce costume shop and wardrobe safety procedures
  • Maintain costume equipment and facilities and recommend repairs, replacements, and capital improvements
  • Coordinate the maintenance, cleaning, repair, and proper storage of costumes following productions
  • Facilitate approved costume checkouts for Theatre classes, Film projects, independent student work, and student organizations
  • Collaborate with Theatre faculty and production staff to support classroom instruction and curricular projects
  • Attend Theatre Program faculty, staff, and production meetings as required
  • Foster an inclusive, collaborative, process-oriented learning environment grounded in mentorship, care, experimentation, and creative exploration
  • Perform other related duties consistent with the scope of the position

Required Qualifications
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required; MFA or equivalent professional experience preferred
  • Professional experience in costume design, costume technology, wardrobe supervision, or costume shop management
  • College-level teaching experience preferred
  • Strong knowledge of costume construction, tailoring, draping, patternmaking, alterations, dyeing, wardrobe maintenance, and costume crafts
  • Experience supervising student employees, wardrobe crews, or production teams
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor students with varied levels of design and technical experience
  • Ability to manage multiple productions, budgets, schedules, and deadlines
  • Strong organizational, communication, and collaborative skills
  • Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, directors, designers, and guest artists
  • Experience with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office
  • Self-directed, with strong leadership, judgment, and creative problem-solving abilities
  • Commitment to creating an inclusive and educational working environment

Preferred Qualifications
EEO Statement
Sarah Lawrence seeks to recruit and retain a diverse administration, staff, and faculty. Every job opening is seen as an opportunity to increase diversity, and every effort will be made to expand the applicant pool in accordance with these goals. (Please see our Nondiscrimination Policy.) For information on Sarah Lawrence College, our curriculum, teaching methods, and philosophy of education, please see our website at: https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/.
Salary
$44k-$48k
Position Type
Part Time
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S00455P
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
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