Costume Aides Supervisor

Tuacahn Center for the Arts

Ivins (UT)

On-site

USD 51,000 - 62,000

Full time

10 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Show tickets

PTO accrual

Job summary

Tuacahn Center for the Arts is seeking a Costume Aide Supervisor to lead the Costume Aide team under the Alterations Supervisor. You will help run the shop, guide fittings, label items, and ensure timely materials and data updates. The role supports the shop manager year-round, including off-season planning.

You will train in contracts, inventory, and workflows, assist with show preparation, and coordinate with the team to deliver quality costumes for performances in Padre Canyon.

Qualifications

3+ years of professional Costume Design Assistant experience
5+ years of professional theatre/dance/opera experience
Ability to lift 20 lbs
Must have car and valid Driver License
Experience with inventory systems is a plus
Ability to train others in costume techniques

Responsibilities

Help manage paperwork completion
Enter barcodes and data labels into items
Prepare fabrics for shows
Maintain and update fit notes
Assist with contracts for hired builders
Order shop supplies as needed
Ensure show is prepped and ready for each season
Cross-train on Alterations Supervisor duties

Skills

Organization & paperwork

Note taking

Fitting garments

Sewing proficiency

Theatrical construction

Communication & teaching

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Serger/overlock

Leather/walking foot sewing

Steam irons

Cutting tools

Job description

"Tuacahn edifies and inspires the human spirit through professional world class family entertainment and an unparalleled artistic experience that matches the majesty of the canyon"

Position Title

Costume Aide Supervisor

Department

Costume Department - Costume Shop

Position Summary

Our Costume Aide Supervisor works closely with the Alterations Supervisor to help the Costume Shop Manager run the costume shop. They are instrumental in guiding the shop to the success of bringing the costume design to life on stage in the red rocks of Padre Canyon. The Supervisor is responsible for leading the Costume Aide team during build seasons. The show team supports the costume shop and the costume designer; they make sure all paperwork stays updated, take notes in the fittings, label every item, and check that things are arriving on time. Each position in the Costume Aide team has their own tasks, the Supervisor helps instruct/guide each through their tasks, and can fill in for any on the team. When not the build season, the Supervisor and alterations Supervisor help the shop manager to keep everything running smoothly, accomplish tasks that can only happen in the off season, and set up the next show(s) for success.

Position Duties Include, But Not Limited To

Help manage paperwork completion

Help put in barcodes and data labels into every item

Help set up show p/b/b

Make sure fabric for shows gets prepped

Make sure all p/b/b information stays updated and was input correctly

See all notes, if any trend of missing notes/etc is noticed, alert Alteration Supervisor

Will be trained to send out contracts for hired builders

Help order replacement items and shop supplies as needed

Ensure show is prepped and ready for each season

Help create training supplies/tasks for each season

Help with End of Season sale

Help create any documentation/standards/guides for Costume Aide workflow

Cross-train on Alterations Supervisor duties to fill in/assist if needed

Run shop in Manager's absence with the Alterations Supervisor

Help run training fittings at start of season

Will learn how to fill out accident reports

Open shop during tech when manager gets in late

Sew/complete notes as time allows

Sew/complete notes as needed in the \"off season\"

Help set up the \"ready to fit\" racks

Help set up the show racks

Help set up shoe bins (show and to fit)

Help maintain the inventory sheets

Will be trained on our inventory system

Alert Costume shop manager to any odd notes, notes that need approval, etc.

Help guide/instruct positions they oversee with their duties

Help take photos of costumes for archive/rentals

Help reset and improve the costume shop in between build seasons

May be asked to attend LA shopping trip to assist with the process

Help reset inventory sheets between seasons

Make sure costume shop manager is aware of any issues

Clean and maintain all spaces daily

Help unpack and repack costumes/costume packages we rent

May be asked to attend appropriate costume shop staff interviews

May be asked to watch the shows during the run to help ensure quality

Required Skills

Google suite (Drive, docs, sheets, etc.)

Demonstrated skill in organization/paperwork

Demonstrated skill in taking notes quickly

Demonstrated skill in custom fitting/pinning garments on others

Demonstrated knowledge of/and experience in a variety of costume construction techniques including tailoring, period construction techniques, and alterations

Demonstrated proficiency in sewing skills, from machine to hand sewing techniques

Demonstrated knowledge in theatrical construction and quick rigging techniques

Good communication skills, in listening/collaborating and in teaching/instructing

Proficient with shop equipment including industrial and domestic sewing machines, multi needle (sergers and coverlocks), leather/walking foot sewing machines, steam irons, and cutting tools