Costume Lab Manager
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UNC Charlotte
Part-Time
Closes on Sunday, April 14, 2024
Job Description
- Management and maintenance of all costume shop resources, including budgets, supplies, materials, equipment, calendars, and schedules.
- Hiring, management, supervision, and instruction of all costume shop staff, in partnership with the Dance Costume Designer
- Consult closely with Designers, Design Assistants, and Dance Costume Designer on the patterning and construction of costumes to ensure design completion and labor efficiency
- Attend all fittings to ensure consistency and construction standards.
- Set procedures for and manage costume storage and costume rentals and borrowing.
- Train wardrobe crews, in partnership with Dance Costume Designer
- Attend all production meetings and dress rehearsals.
- When needed, assist in all costume-related aspects of productions including design, construction, and maintenance.
- Maintain industry standard shop safety and standards of construction consistent with the highest professional standards.
- Interact with students as a professional role model in the costume lab.
- Communicate effectively with Dance Costume Designer, Design Faculty, Production Team, and students