Costume Shop Director

New York University; Golden Horseshoe; Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Costume Shop Director to lead the execution and construction of costumes for theatrical productions. This role involves managing staff and budgets, preparing forecasts, and instructing students in costume design and construction. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and extensive experience in costume construction and theatrical productions. Join a vibrant team dedicated to artistic excellence and innovation, where your expertise will shape the future of theatrical costuming and inspire the next generation of artists.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in costume construction and theatrical productions.
• Ability to instruct students on costume design and construction.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Direct execution and construction of costumes for productions.
• Manage staff, budget, and production planning.
• Supervise staff and assist with design of departmental productions.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Draping

Pattern Drafting

Costume Construction

Technical Training

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Fine Arts

Tools

Word Processing Software

Spreadsheet Software

Presentation Software

Job description

Costume Shop Director

Posting Number

2025-14682

Location : Location

US-NY-New York

Hybrid Remote Work Classification

Hybrid: 60% to 80% Onsite

Department

Theatrical Production (Administrators)

School/Division

Tisch School of the Arts (TS1035)

Compensation Grade

Band 53

Union

N/A

FT/PT

Full-Time

Category

Marketing/Advertising/Public Relations/Media/Video/Audio

Position Summary

Direct execution and construction of costumes for Theatrical Productions. Manage staff, budget, and production planning; prepare costume budget and forecasts; instruct students on costume design, communication, and construction; and assist with design of departmental productions. Supervise Staff.

Qualifications

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education:
Master's degree in Fine Arts with a concentration in costuming

Required Experience:
5+ years relevant experience or an equivalent combination. Must include experience with costume construction, theatrical productions, student instruction, administering budgets, and staff supervision.

Preferred Experience:
5+ years Fine Arts in Costume

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Strong organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Ability to provide technical training to non-technical audience. Knowledge of draping and pattern drafting and current costume construction techniques including machine and hand sewing, dying and fabric painting, millinery, and crafts. Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Expert in draping and pattern drafting. Professional member of United Scenic Artists or International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). Completion of a technical training program in costume design. Completion of a Costume Construction/Design training program.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $82,060.98 to USD $102,060.98. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

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