Manager
College Park, MD · On-site
$78 - $84/hr
Knowledge of costume crafts, millinery, wigs, and theatrical make‑up. * Skill in oral and written communication. * Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products. * Ability to interpret and apply ...
Manager
College Park, MD · On-site
$78 - $84/hr
Knowledge of costume crafts, millinery, wigs, and theatrical make‑up. * Skill in oral and written communication. * Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products. * Ability to interpret and apply ...
Costume Technician
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
Duties & Essential Job Functions: 1. Work closely with the Costume Studio to construct and tailor costumes, make alterations, assist with fittings and/or repair of costumes, millinery, and shoes. 2. ...
Costume Technician
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
Duties & Essential Job Functions: 1. Work closely with the Costume Studio to construct and tailor costumes, make alterations, assist with fittings and/or repair of costumes, millinery, and shoes. 2. ...
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Garment Construction Specialist Disney Costuming
Lake Buena Vista, FL · On-site
$19.25/hr
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Garment Construction Specialist Disney Costuming
Lake Buena Vista, FL · On-site
$19.25/hr
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Garment Construction Specialist Disney Costuming
Orlando, FL · On-site
$19.25/hr
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Garment Construction Specialist Disney Costuming
Orlando, FL · On-site
$19.25/hr
Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations * Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
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#J-18808-LjbffrThe Costume Shop Manager directly oversees the Costume Shop for The Clarice and its partners. The Manager is charged with supervising shop personnel, including regular staff and contingent labor, to maintain a learning environment. The Manager works collaboratively with designers and costume faculty to ensure that students learn to construct costumes to meet the highest quality standards possible and to successfully realize the costume designer's specifications. The Manager provides daily oversight and direction for the Costume Shop, runs an efficient and organized shop, and makes the best use of available resources to meet objectives. The Manager promotes a safe and productive workplace by ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures. Some evening and weekend work is required.
Physical DemandsWork is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must be able to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Qualifications- Minimum of five years of professional experience in theatrical costume construction or a related field, including experience in draping and construction, theatrical dressing, wardrobe management, millinery, wigs, and theatrical make‑up.
- College teaching experience.
- Master's Degree.
- Experience forecasting and managing budgets related to show and event needs.
- A strong grasp of modern management practices relating to aligning staff and resources towards new and challenging projects.
- Experience working collaboratively with campus and community constituents to achieve organizational objectives.
- Creating and maintaining scheduling and resource management software.
- Ability to align staff and resources towards a common goal through ongoing vision and mission analysis.
- Education requirement: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Experience: Three (3) years in performing arts or costume draping; one (1) year in leading or supervising professional staff.
- Additional work experience may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
- Knowledge of current practices and procedures in costume shop and wardrobe management.
- Knowledge of costume crafts, millinery, wigs, and theatrical make‑up.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
- Ability to multitask while demonstrating commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a culturally and ethnically diverse community.
Regular Salary Range: $78,000 – $84,000. Benefits include a range of regular and exempt benefits (see university benefits portal for details).
Application RequirementsRequired application materials: cover letter, resume, references. Best consideration date: March 23, 2026.
EEO StatementThe University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.