To ensure that working practices and methods determined by the Head of Wardrobe are implemented and followed
To help maintain the relevant costume requirements and performer needs are met in an efficient, effective, flexible and friendly manner at all times.
To assist in training casual staff.
To assist in the tracking of supplies and materials required for the running of the Costume Workroom.
To carry out and assist wardrobe staff with costume refurbishment / remake projects.
To familiarize yourself with storylines and character plots and performer pre-sets and dressing tracks.
Ability to follow instruction from the HOD, Costume Designer / Associate Costume Designer during the technical and opening periods of this production.
To ensure that all running wardrobe work is achieved within the time constraints set and to a high standard and paying close attention to detail.
To help maintain the cleaning and laundering of all costumes for the production in the manner and frequency required to maintain the appearance of the costumes.
To help maintain and keep the costume bible up to date.
To help ensure that the running wardrobe rooms and all costumes in dressing rooms are kept in a clean and tidy manner and to follow good house-keeping procedures within the running wardrobe (including Covid19 safety procedures).
Essential Experience
The ability to both follow instruction and solve problems independently.
Excellent communication skills.
The candidate must be a strong team player and support other team members in sharing workroom skills and resolve problems together as well as independently.
To be able to implement speciality cleaning of theatrical costumes, repair / maintenance of costumes, footwear, head pieces and accessories.
To have ability to problem solve and work well under pressure in a fast-paced theatrical environment.
Excellent working knowledge of costume repair and skill set for both hand and machine sewing.
Friendly and approachable manner.
Responsive to both artistic and performers needs.
Willingness to learn new skills and pass on skills to colleagues.
Strong organization, time management and administration skills.
DESIRABLE
Knowledge / skill set within areas such as theatrical costume construction, props / costume cross-over pieces, leatherwork, breaking down, pattern cutting, beading, millinery and dying.
Experience with a dance company or show.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Entertainment Providers
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