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Umatilla County

Fair Court Chaperone

Hermiston, OR · On-site

$1.0K/yr

All UCF purchased wardrobe and accessories remain the property of the Umatilla County Fair until ... assist them with the Fair Court.Contacting the Fair Coordinator to discuss other options if they ...

Madewell

Assistant Manager

Bend, OR · On-site

$19.50 - $24.35/hr

Since 2006, we've been creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women ... Job Summary As an Assistant Manager, you're a part of the leadership team. You help drive ...

Jcrew

Assistant Manager

Bend, OR · On-site

$19.50 - $24.35/hr

Since 2006, we've been creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women ... Job Summary As an Assistant Manager, you're a part of the leadership team. You help drive ...

Tailored Brands

Retail Store Tailor

Corvallis, OR · On-site

$14.50 - $16/hr

HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE You'll have the opportunity to assist in the selling process by greeting ... new wardrobe ensemble suggestions WHAT IT TAKES The highly motivated, customer-friendly retail ...

Tailored Brands

Retail Store Tailor Part Time

Tigard, OR · On-site

$17.13 - $22.28/hr

HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE You'll have the opportunity to assist in the selling process by greeting ... new wardrobe ensemble suggestions WHAT IT TAKES The highly motivated, customer-friendly retail ...

Tailored Brands

Retail Store Tailor Part Time

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$15.25 - $17/hr

HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE You'll have the opportunity to assist in the selling process by greeting ... new wardrobe ensemble suggestions WHAT IT TAKES The highly motivated, customer-friendly retail ...

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Jcrew

Sales Associate

Tigard, OR · On-site

$16.80 - $19.10/hr

Since 2006, we've been creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women ... You'll assist customers in discovering their look and collaborate effectively with other team ...

Jcrew

Sales Associate

Bend, OR

$15.55 - $17.10/hr

Since 2006, we've been creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women ... You'll assist customers in discovering their look and collaborate effectively with other team ...

Jcrew

Sales Associate

Tigard, OR

$16.80 - $19.10/hr

Since 2006, we've been creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women ... You'll assist customers in discovering their look and collaborate effectively with other team ...

Madewell

Sales Associate

Bridgeport, OR · On-site

$16.80 - $19.10/hr

Since 2006, we've been creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women ... You'll assist customers in discovering their look and collaborate effectively with other team ...

Madewell

Sales Associate

Bend, OR · On-site

$15.55 - $17.10/hr

Since 2006, we've been creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women ... You'll assist customers in discovering their look and collaborate effectively with other team ...

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How much do wardrobe assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for wardrobe assistant in Oregon is $20.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.86 and $26.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a wardrobe assistant?

A Wardrobe Assistant helps with the selection, organization, and maintenance of costumes or outfits for film, TV, theater, or photoshoots. They assist in fittings, ensure costumes are prepared and properly stored, and may handle last-minute adjustments. Their role is crucial in maintaining continuity and supporting the smooth operation of wardrobe departments during productions.

What does a wardrobe assistant do?

A typical day for a Wardrobe Assistant often starts with organizing costumes and ensuring all items are clean, pressed, and ready for use. During rehearsals or filming, the assistant helps performers with quick changes, carries out minor repairs, and monitors costume continuity. Teamwork is essential, as you’ll regularly collaborate with costume designers, dressers, and performers to address last-minute requests or adjustments. The work environment can be fast-paced, especially during live performances or shoots, requiring flexibility and a calm, solution-oriented approach. Gaining experience in this role can open doors to more senior positions such as Wardrobe Supervisor or Costume Designer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a wardrobe assistant?

To thrive as a Wardrobe Assistant, you need a solid understanding of garment care, fashion terminology, and clothing organization, often supported by relevant experience or a qualification in fashion or costume design. Familiarity with sewing machines, steamer irons, fabric care tools, and inventory management software is typically important. Excellent attention to detail, adaptability, and strong teamwork and communication skills make a candidate stand out. These abilities help maintain costumes and wardrobes efficiently, support performers or models, and ensure productions run smoothly under tight schedules.

How do you become a wardrobe assistant?

To become a wardrobe assistant, individuals typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and gain experience in costume or wardrobe departments through internships or entry-level roles. Skills in organization, attention to detail, and familiarity with clothing and costume maintenance are important, and some positions may require knowledge of sewing or costume design tools.

How much does a wardrobe assistant make?

A wardrobe assistant typically earns between $12 and $20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the production size. Salaries can vary for full-time or freelance roles, with some earning an annual salary of around $25,000 to $50,000. The job often requires attention to detail and familiarity with costume management tools.

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Infographic showing various Wardrobe Assistant job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,721 per year, or $20.1 per hour.

Wardrobe and Hair Manager

Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Ashland, OR • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Manages wardrobe and hair personnel, including but not limited to:
  • Oversees Wardrobe Supervisor and Hair & Wig Supervisors who create work assignments and manages the day-to-day schedule and workflow.
  • Provides materials and equipment needed for wardrobe and hair personnel to successfully open, run, and close a show.
  • Ensures wardrobe and hair personnel understand and uphold OSF mission and values.
  • Ensures wardrobe and hair personnel understand and adhere to the company handbook, collective bargaining agreement, AEA guidelines and production department guidelines.
  • Ensures wardrobe and hair personnel understand and adhere to safety procedures, creating additional safety protocols when necessary.
  • Ensures regular inspections of hair salon and stations, adhering to HLO, Health Licensing Office regulations on safety, sanitization, and infection control.
  • Recruits, hires, conducts performance reviews, manages progressive discipline with P&C, and organizes the on-boarding and off-boarding processes for wardrobe and hair personnel.
  • Performs administrative tasks such as payroll, expense reports, and injury forms.

Exemplify respect and inclusion by:
  • Demonstrating and creating an environment where each employee is supported.
  • Maintaining a safe and anti-racist working environment.
  • Recognizing micro-aggressions and interrupting othering behaviors.
  • Operationalizing IDEA concepts into organized practice in systems, processes, and problem-solving techniques.
  • Collaborating with other managers to enforce safety policies and keeping up to date with required management-level training.

Manages the Wardrobe and Hair support of shows. Duties include and are not limited to:
  • Organizes and/or ensures organization of all wardrobe and hair functions for individual shows, including working technical rehearsals, troubleshooting, run crew documentation, and show reports.
  • Manages all Hair & Wig and understudy fittings with the Director of Stage Management.
  • Ensures design integrity and quality control of the costume and hair design throughout the season.
  • Ensures the maintenance and organization of wardrobe and hair spaces and equipment.
  • Ensures wardrobe and hair follow safety, sanitization, infection control of all workspaces; provides disinfectants and safety equipment.
  • Ensures Wig Leads and Key Stylist organize hair/wig inventory, pull, purchase, alter, or manufacture all wigs, hair styles, and facial hair as designed and approved by the Costume Designer. Supervises schedule for hair care and wig maintenance.
  • Collaborates with Costume Designer and Wig Leads to create show specific make-up.
  • Collaborates and communicates with the Costume Shop to balance the show requirements with OSF resources to meet show and performer needs safely and efficiently- regarding wig builds, quick changes, understudy fittings and wig fittings, and hair prep or style.
  • Develops and advocates for Wardrobe and Hair's annual labor, material, and capital budgets in the season budgeting process. Manages budgets throughout the year, keeping leadership apprised of any challenges.
  • Attends Production Meetings, show specific costume meetings; convenes department meetings and show specific wardrobe and hair meetings.
  • Participates and actively engages in Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations.

Collaborates, coordinates, and communicates with many internal stakeholders about wardrobe and hair functions. Some examples include:
  • Costume Shop: regarding costume closure modifications and special care of costumes and wigs, resources, paperwork, load out schedule, cleaning and restoring costume rental items, and production transfers.
  • Collaborates and resolves pre-show schedule for hair prep and dressing order, quick change choreography, and on-stage pre-sets.
  • Stage Management: regarding AEA updates, run crew assignment needs, and show breakdowns; keeping apprised changes to entrances/exit locations and run times; collaborating closely with quick changes prioritizing crew and actor safety, and specific needs for any given performance, understudy fittings, etc.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Responds to after-hours emergencies and participates in emergency response teams.
  • Assist in maintenance, transportation, and cleaning of show and rehearsal costumes, including dry cleaning, as needed
  • Emergency understudy during the run of shows.
  • Represents OSF at organizational functions and conferences when requested.
  • Advises and/or leads facility maintenance and improvement projects as appropriate.
  • Assist Development and Marketing departments (for example, occasional donor events or creating content re: quick changes for social media outlets).
  • Other duties as assigned by Costume Director.

Supervision Received:
Costume Director
Supervision Exercised:
Wardrobe Supervisor, Hair & Wig Supervisors, wardrobe and hair staff.
Required:
Education: High: School Graduate or equivalent.
Work Experience: 5 years of experience in professional theatrical wardrobe, preferably experience supervising projects and/or people in the entertainment industry.
Preferred:
  • Experience in using industrial and home sewing machines with a variety of fabrics.
  • Knowledge or ability to understand regulations detailed in OHA, Oregon Health Authority Cosmetology Safety and Sanitation rules.
  • Experience in wig building, wig fronting, dying lace, and with working various adhesive methods.
  • Experience in wig building and hair care of Black/African American and multi-textured hair.
  • Experience with special effects on-stage makeup and prosthetics supporting all skin tones and genders.

Qualifications/Skills:
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to effectively address conflict and resolve in a professional manner in line with OSF's values.
  • Knowledge of costume periods, safe work practices, and understanding repertory calendars.
  • Thorough knowledge using computer software, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, SharePoint, and other cloud-based information sharing systems.
  • Proficient in quick-change choreography for run crew planning with both costumes and hair.
  • Demonstrate initiative and tenacity in short-term and long-term planning.
  • Ability to collaborate and behave in a productive manner with colleagues and staff.
  • Ability to adapt and flex to operational changes and new procedures.
  • Expertise in organization, time management, and decision making.
  • Excellent Inclusion, Equity, Diversity, and Access analysis and inclusive behavior:
  • Able to identify and dismantle work systems that uphold and promote systems of white supremacy; to re-envision and implement new systems that account for equity and promote inclusion in all areas of work.
  • Ability to approach relationships with colleagues and staff, particularly those belonging to underrepresented or historically marginalized groups, with an understanding that identity informs every individual's human experience in a way that may differ from their own personal experience.
  • Ability to communicate about body proportions, hair textures and styling, skin tones and identities using respectful and equitable language.

Physical Ability:
  • Lift and move costumes, wigs, and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds, climb stairs repeatedly, kneel, squat, and bend. Sit and stand for eight hours or more a day.

Special Hours Requirements:
  • Night-time/overnight and weekend hours are regularly required. The standard work week is Tuesday - Sunday. Long hours are required, especially during technical rehearsals. The ability to respond to emergencies with little notice is required.

Preferred:
  • Experience working with unions and within the context of collective bargaining agreements. Attended EDI or anti-racist trainings. Experience working in a repertory environment.

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