Theatre Costume & Design Apprentice

BRIGHTON COLLEGE; Brighton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary lunch

Free tickets to performances

Learning and Development programme

Life Cover

Contributory pension scheme (employer

Employee benefit platform

Subsidised gym membership

Job summary

Brighton College is seeking a Costume and Production Design Technician (Apprentice) on a fixed-term basis. This apprenticeship provides hands-on training in wardrobe for live theatre productions, with exposure to scenic design, props and production support.

The role supports the wardrobe design process throughout design, build, rehearsal and production periods, and offers a two-year fixed-term contract starting from the official start date, with a 40-hour week averaged across 37 weeks and

Qualifications

• Passion for theatre, live events, costume or production design.
• Strong practical and creative skills.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and take direction.
• Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team.
• Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, maintenance and organisation of costumes for productions.
• Support costume fittings, alterations and adjustments under supervision.
• Steam, clean, repair and prepare costume pieces for rehearsal and performance.
• Assist with costume tracking, continuity and costume documentation.
• Maintain wardrobe stock, storage systems and costume inventories.
• Support dress rehearsals, technical rehearsals and production periods as required.
• Assist with the packing, transportation and installation of costume equipment and costumes for touring productions.
• Assist with research, sourcing and development work for design department.
• Support the creation and maintenance of costume mood boards, reference materials and production paperwork.
• Assist with administrative tasks including supplier communications, purchase tracking and stock management.

Skills

Passion for theatre

Practical and creative skills

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Team player

Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brighton College is seeking a Costume and Production Design Technician (Apprentice) on a fixed-term basis. This apprenticeship provides hands-on training in wardrobe for live theatre productions, with exposure to scenic design, props and production support.

The role supports the wardrobe design process throughout design, build, rehearsal and production periods, and offers a two-year fixed-term contract starting from the official start date, with a 40-hour week averaged across 37 weeks and