Theatre Wardrobe Tech - Full-Time Costume & Quick Changes

Butlin's; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Butlin's in Skegness is seeking a dedicated Wardrobe Assistant to join the Entertainment team. You will support costume operations for in-house, character and touring productions, attend fittings with the wardrobe manager, and help maintain wigs and props.

The role involves assisting cast with costumes and quick changes, dressing room setup, and adherence to health and safety policies. The ideal candidate will have formal wardrobe or costume training, strong sewing skills, fabric knowledge, and

Qualifications

• Formal training in wardrobe or costume (Foundation, Diploma, or BA Hons)
• Excellent sewing skills (hand and machine) with portfolio
• Concise fabric knowledge and laundering know-how
• Professional approach to dressing both men and women
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Flexible availability incl. evenings and weekends (full-time 40 hrs/wk)
• Team player and able to work under pressure

Responsibilities

• Facilitate costume requirements for all in-house, character and touring productions including pre-production, running and post-production.
• Attend and carry out costume fittings with the wardrobe manager.
• Maintain, alter and make costumes as well as wigs and props when required.
• Assist cast both male and female with their costumes and quick changes.
• Setting of costumes in dressing rooms and backstage areas.
• Attend technical, dress and understudy rehearsals and keep a detailed dressing plot for the wardrobe manager.
• Laundry and ironing duties to be completed in a timely manner.
• Recognise maintenance needs of costumes and inform the wardrobe manager.
• Undertake training where required and ensure all equipment and costumes are kept safe.

Job description

Butlin's in Skegness is seeking a dedicated Wardrobe Assistant to join the Entertainment team. You will support costume operations for in-house, character and touring productions, attend fittings with the wardrobe manager, and help maintain wigs and props.

The role involves assisting cast with costumes and quick changes, dressing room setup, and adherence to health and safety policies. The ideal candidate will have formal wardrobe or costume training, strong sewing skills, fabric knowledge, and