Full Time Costume Design Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Costume Shop Lead Technician
(Performing Arts Technician III)

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $4,241 - $4,590 per month (Steps 1 - 5), commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The salary range for this classification is $4,241 to $6,177 per month.

• This position is on an 11/12 Pay Plan which is equivalent to eleven months of salary distributed over a 12-month period.  The scheduled month off will be July.
• Initial appointment will be on a 12 month pay plan (salary range: $4,626 - $5,007 per month) from the date of hire through the end of the July 2027 pay period.  At the beginning of the August 2027 pay period, the appointment will change to an 11/12 pay plan whereby the incumbent will work 11 months per year and are paid 12 months (11/12) with each subsequent July off.
• Area of consideration is limited to on-campus, state funded employees only.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the faculty costume designer, the Costume Shop Lead Technician is responsible for the leadership, coordination and planning of the day-to-day operations of the costume shop, including its machines, work spaces and costume stock. The Shop Lead also demonstrates sewing techniques and directs the activities of laboratory-students in the costume shop. This position provides lead work oversight of costume shop staff, student assistants and laboratory students.

Key Qualifications

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and prepare detailed written information.
• Plan, organize, and schedule activities.
• Ability to create and maintain program records and provide data for review in developing and implementing strategies to meet programmatic goals and enhance processes.
• Ability to conduct research to develop a comprehensive knowledge of costume design.
• Ability to support classroom instruction by performing classroom demonstrations related to the daily operation of production in the costume shop.
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  Ability to work with faculty, provide training, oversee day-to-day operations and provide lead work direction to students involved in productions.

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above.

Education and Experience

• Four years of related experience working for a theater, repertory or stock company engaged in costume construction, stage and set construction, lighting production, and/or sound/audio production and completion of professional training or college coursework.

Or

• Equivalent to two years of college with 16 semester units in courses in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Or

• Equivalent to four years of college with 16 semester units in courses in a related field may be substituted for two years of the required experience. 

Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by August 21, 2026 will be given full consideration by the search committee.

• Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Please click "Apply Now" to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resume/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.

Fresno State

California State University, Fresno is one of 22 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe. Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Human Resources Department at (559) 278-2032.

Title IX

Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act Notification

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://occr.fresnostate.edu/clery.html. 

The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Fresno State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at jhorio@mail.fresnostate.edu.

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.  Questions may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu.

Background Check Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

Additional Information

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct. 

Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)