Costume Technician Apprentice

Creative Lives in Progress; Leeds; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading theatre organisation offers a 24-month fixed-term apprenticeship for individuals aspiring to careers in costume. This role provides valuable experience in dressing, maintenance, and various aspects of costume, emphasizing learning from industry experts within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Over 18 years of age and locally rooted to Yorkshire.
• In early stages of costume career.
• Passionate about costume and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with dressing and maintenance of costumes.
• Learning from experienced costume makers and designers.
• Participating in college training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Proactive

Education

Training in costume design or related area

Job description

Do you aspire to a career in Costume, with interest in all aspects of a costume department from dressing and maintenance to cutting, sewing, making and planning, working with designers? Are you proactive with an eye for detail, passionate about how costume plays a role in storytelling, and a good team player? If so, you could join us for our new fixed-term apprenticeship opportunity.

This apprenticeship is part of theRegional Theatre Technical Apprenticeship Programme, funded byThe Mackintosh Foundation, which will provide a wide-ranging opportunity to be part of the creative life of a large-scale building-based theatre organisation. This is a unique opportunity for a locally rooted Costume Technician to work in a supportive environment surrounded by a wealth of expertise; to grow, develop skills, learn from highly experienced Costume makers and Designers and build invaluable relationships across a range of production departments.

You must be over the age of 18 and locally rooted to Yorkshire for this opportunity, as well as being in the very early stages of your career in costume, as this programme is directly aimed at people who need a steppingstone into the industry.

This role is Fixed-Term for 24 months and will be full time, 40 hours per week, including one day a week attending college or training.

Please read our recruitment pack for more information on the role and full instructions on how to apply.

The closing date for applications is10am Wednesday 25 June 2025.

First round of interviews are currently to be scheduled for the week commencing 30 June 2025.