Costume Shop Lead & Production Coordinator

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Berklee College of Music's Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BCB) seeks an Assistant Costume Shop Manager to assist in executing designs for theatre, dance and opera productions and to support production schedules, designer communications, and shop processes.

This hourly, non-exempt position involves supervising staff, interns, and technicians, coordinating fittings, and helping drive season planning within Performance Services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a Costume Shop Manager or Assistant Costume Shop Manager.
• Must excel in all areas of costuming including draping/patterning, sewing, dye/craftwork, sewing knit fabrics/dancewear, and wardrobe supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supports the evaluation and execution of designs for select BCB productions across theater, dance and opera
• Assists the CSM in coordinating all costuming, hair and makeup needs for productions
• Represents Costumes at scheduled production meetings, in consultation with CSM. Prepares appropriate updates and information for production meetings and follows up on action items
• Monitors costume execution against artistic and production deadlines and project timelines
• Helps mainstage Costume Designers and Assistants source and shop for garments and materials for BCB productions.
• Assists the CSM in supervising in-house build crews and in overseeing the execution of contracted projects
• Supports the CSM in hiring new staff, students, interns, and Costume Production Technicians
• Supports the CSM in monitoring designer budgets & spending per production
• Oversees the student worker schedule
• Facilitates the training of student workers in costume organization, construction and alteration.
• Monitors daily operations of the costume shop
• Ensures proper safety measures and cleaning/maintenance protocols are communicated and observed in all shop and stock spaces
• Coordinates fittings schedules, in close partnership with designers, stage management, and performers.
• Attends costume fittings as needed to assist Designers in marking and notating costume alterations
• Attend dress rehearsals as assigned for troubleshooting, evaluation, and designer coordination, in consultation with the CSM
• Coordinates performer measurement processes and data
• Coordinates drycleaning pick-up and return with external vendors for each main stage production
• Assists the CSM and Costume Stock Manager with stock organization and pulling, as needed.
• Oversees shop staff in the inventory of supplies, stock fabrics, notions, and office materials.
• Assists the CSM with equipment upkeep, including repairs, maintenance, and replacement.
• Researches and supports staff development opportunities
• Contribute to the future planning and strategy of the BCB Costume Shop

Skills

Detail-oriented

Supervisory experience

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Berklee College of Music's Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BCB) seeks an Assistant Costume Shop Manager to assist in executing designs for theatre, dance and opera productions and to support production schedules, designer communications, and shop processes.

This hourly, non-exempt position involves supervising staff, interns, and technicians, coordinating fittings, and helping drive season planning within Performance Services.