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Emerson College

Emerson Stage Overhire

Boston, MA · On-site

$19 - $25.25/hr

Costume & Wardrobe Technicians * Wig/Hair & Makeup Technicians * Projection Technicians * General Stage Hands ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES * Carpenters/Riggers: * Support the construction, installation, and ...

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How much do costume wardrobe jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for costume wardrobe in the United States is $55,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,000.00 and $65,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a costume wardrobe professional?

Costume wardrobe professionals are responsible for selecting, managing, and maintaining the clothing and costumes used in theater, film, television, or live performances. They collaborate closely with costume designers, directors, and performers to ensure that all costumes fit the production's vision and are ready for use during rehearsals and performances. Their duties can include organizing fittings, repairing and cleaning costumes, keeping detailed costume inventories, and assisting actors with quick changes backstage. These professionals play a crucial role in helping bring characters to life and maintaining the visual continuity of a production.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a costume wardrobe professional?

To thrive as a Costume Wardrobe professional, you need knowledge of costume design, garment construction, fabric care, and organizational skills, often supported by a degree in costume or fashion design and relevant experience. Familiarity with sewing machines, fabric maintenance tools, and inventory management systems is typically required. Attention to detail, strong communication, time management, and teamwork are essential soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure costumes are well-maintained, performers are supported, and productions run smoothly and efficiently.

What are some common challenges faced by costume wardrobe professionals during a production?

Costume Wardrobe professionals often encounter challenges such as last-minute costume changes, managing a large inventory of garments, and ensuring all outfits are clean, well-maintained, and correctly fitted to performers. Quick changes during live performances can be stressful, requiring excellent organizational skills and teamwork. Additionally, collaborating closely with designers, actors, and stage managers is essential to address any costume-related emergencies swiftly and maintain the visual integrity of the production.

What is the difference between Costume Wardrobe vs Wardrobe Stylist?

AspectCostume WardrobeWardrobe Stylist
CredentialsExperience in costume design, sewing, and wardrobe managementFashion knowledge, styling experience, often fashion-related certifications
Work EnvironmentFilm, theater, TV productions, costume departmentsFashion shoots, personal styling, editorial work
Industry UsageEntertainment industry, costume departmentsFashion industry, personal styling, advertising

Costume Wardrobes focus on creating and managing costumes for performances, while Wardrobe Stylists specialize in styling individuals for fashion and media. Both roles require fashion knowledge but serve different industry needs.

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Infographic showing various Costume Wardrobe job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 30% Full Time, 69% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $55,000 per year, or $26.4 per hour.

Costumes and Wardrobe Fellow

American Stage

Saint Petersburg, FL • On-site

$635/wk

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

American Stage Theatre Company's Emerging Artists Fellowship Program is a paid program for early-career arts administrators and theatre production practitioners. Participants are given practical learning experiences and independent and collective projects, all while working as a part of a team with American Stage staff and guest artists.

The Costume and Wardrobe Fellow receives a practical overview of theatrical costume production. This role is responsible for helping to prepare, maintain,run, and strike costume elements for American Stage productions. The wardrobe fellow will assist the costume shop manager with day to day tasks (costume wigs/hair, and makeup), administrative tasks (pre-production planning, production meetings, tracking paperwork, office and storage organization), and will run wardrobe crew for shows as assigned. This fellow may be called upon to participate in many aspects of the department, so flexibility and adaptability are important. Proficient sewing and alteration skills are required. Previous experience in a theatre costume shop or a related area (fashion, etc.) is preferred.

Participation with the following tasks throughout the production process will include, but are not limited to:

  • costume construction

  • alterations and repairs

  • organization of research and shop paperwork

  • pulling, shopping, and tracking of returns of costume pieces and accessories

  • costume fittings

  • tracking and organization of costumes

  • wigs/hair, and stage makeup

  • costume crafts

Application Deadline: Friday August 14th 2026

(Applications submitted prior to deadline will be reviewed ahead of time)

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must:

  • Be at least 18 years old by the start of the program

  • BFA/BA or comparable experience in area of application

  • Be able to commit to a season long program

  • Reside in, or be able to relocate to, St. Petersburg or the Tampa Bay Area, housing is not included at this time.

  • Have a strong desire to work in their selected department

  • Carefully read through the instructions and submit a thoughtfully completed application

  • Is willing to embrace and abide by American Stages Professional Conduct Policy (link here)

COMPENSATION

Pay: $635/week stipend based on 35-40 hours of work per week (Housing is not included at this time)

Perks: Professional Development, networking opportunities, free tickets to American Stage productions, and more.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Attach the following

  • Cover Letter Addressing the Following:

    • Why you want to work in this department at American Stage

    • What skills and experiences you bring to this department

    • What you hope to learn from this fellowship

  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae

  • Two Letters of Recommendation
    The cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation should be submitted as one PDF titled "lastname_firstname.pdf" (i.e. knowles_beyonce.pdf).

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