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Director Costume Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Rob Melrose and Incoming Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein along with Alley's leadership team ... Costume Construction Experience - ideally with skills in one or more of the following areas:

Stitcher, Costume Shop

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$18.15 - $22.69/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

Working alongside the Costume Shop Manager, you will construct garments, support production needs ... Director, School of Theatre Film & Television gateward@arizona.edu Open Date 8/13/2026 Open Until ...

Draper/ Shop Foreman - 140428

San Diego, CA · On-site

$32.79 - $39.38/hr

... Directing, Design (Costume, Lighting, Scenic, Sound), Stage Management, and Playwriting, and a PhD in Theatre and Drama. The Theatre & Dance department also shares a close relationship with the Tony ...

$89.24 - $121.64/hr

Explain the steps involved in costume project management including development of the costume plot ... director and a student work crew. • Collaborative work style. • Strong organizational and ...

Senior Costumer

Lake Buena Vista, FL · On-site

$68K - $91K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

... Manager, Costume Production and Sustainment. What You Will Do * Partner with Entertainment and ... Interface daily with Entertainment Show Producers, Directors, Designers, and Entertainment and ...

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What is the difference between Director Costume Manager vs Costume Supervisor?

AspectDirector Costume ManagerCostume Supervisor
CredentialsExperience in costume design, management, and industry-specific certificationsExperience in costume coordination, sewing, and costume management
Work EnvironmentFilm, television, theater productions overseeing costume departmentsCostume department leadership on set or stage, coordinating costume staff
Industry UsageCommonly used in large productions requiring costume department oversightUsed in daily costume management and supervision roles

The Director Costume Manager and Costume Supervisor roles both involve overseeing costume departments, but the Director Costume Manager typically has broader responsibilities, including strategic planning and department management across entire productions. The Costume Supervisor focuses more on daily costume operations and on-set supervision. Both roles require experience in costume work, but the Director Costume Manager often has additional leadership and organizational credentials.

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Job description

OLDHAM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION - 1021.03
JOB DESCRIPTION: COSTUME ASSISTANT
QUALIFICATIONS:




 
  1. Prior sewing experience, in either a theatre or fashion-related setting, evidence by a portfolio of work.
  2. Experience in costume construction, including tailoring, ranging from the Victorian period to modern day.
  3. Proficient in various costume construction skills and techniques, completed by machine or by hand.
  4. Proficient in the operation of all costume shop equipment and tools, including industrial and/or home sewing machines, industrial irons, steamers etc.
  5. Knowledge of costume equipment maintenance.
  6. Demonstrated success working with a wide range of fabrics, including stretch fabrics, heavy wools, or delicate materials including silk and polyester blends.
  7. Ability to follow specific verbal and written directions.
  8. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
  9. Must be a highly motivated, proactive self-starter, with the ability to work in a team-focused environment.
  10. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment, with a variety of personalities.
  11. Ability to stand, squat, crouch, kneel, and lift and carry up to 30 pounds, independently or with assistance.
  12. Experience or interest in theatre and youth arts education is a plus.
  13. Availability to work Mondays through Saturdays, between the hours of 1:00 pm and 9:00 p.m.
 
REPORTS TO:  Wardrobe Manager
JOB GOAL:  The Costume Assistant will coordinate all facets of costume selection and care to ensure a visually appealing production that accurately portrays the historical period or descriptive narrative of the production.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Select articles and accessories to meet wardrobe needs for all performances.
  2. Launder and maintain articles of show clothing, wigs, and costume accessories.
  3. Participate in costume fittings as appropriate.
  4. Collaborate and communicate with Artistic Program Director on costume looks, choices, quick-rigging, construction, and sourcing of materials, to maintain integrity of costume design and production standards throughout each show run.
  5. Work directly with costume staff and crew on load-in, tech and strike of all costume elements.
  6. Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of wardrobe storage areas.
  7. Maintain wardrobe, laundry and show expendable supplies - consulting with Artistic Program Director on budgets.
  8. Maintain inventory of wardrobe pieces noting condition of costumes; note condition prior to and after return of costume rentals, and where modifications may be done, and where alterations must be made.
 

 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Compensation will be based on the board-approved Oldham County Schools Arts Center Theatre salary schedule.  
Adopted:  July 23, 2018