Costume Shop Manager

The Omaha Theater Company; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Omaha Theater Company seeks a Costume Shop Manager to oversee the daily operation of the costume shop, implement the costume designer’s vision on each main stage production, and support youth productions and metro tours. You will lead main stage builds, supervise stitchers and volunteers, manage fittings, rentals, education programs, and collaborate with the Production Director on budgets.

On-site work is required and a salary range of $45,000–$48,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• BA in theater, fashion design, or equivalent experience is required.
• Strong pattern making, sewing, and construction skills.
• Experience in budgeting and coordinating costume builds.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of the costume shop.
• Lead main stage costume builds and supervise stitchers and volunteers.
• Coordinate rentals and education program costume needs.
• Maintain show budgets and inventory with the designer.
• Attend dress rehearsals and collaborate with the Production Director.

Skills

Pattern making

Sewing

Time management

Communication

Customer service

Leadership

Budget monitoring

Team supervision

Anti-Racism commitment

CPR/1st Aid certification

OSHA 10 Certified

Education

BA in theater, fashion design, or equivalent

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Sewing machine

Job description

Responsible for the daily operation of the shop and the construction and maintenance of costumes. Responsible for implementing the design of the costume designer on each main stage production and facilitating costume needs for youth productions and metro tours. Collaborate with others to maintain a creative, supportive, and inviting environment for staff and guest artists. Facilitate internal costume use for education programs and costume rentals for outside groups.

• Ability to make and follow patterns, draping, cutting, and sewing skills.
• Perform costume pulls and repair for Rose shows including mainstage, Education, Rose Brigade, and Metro Tour.
• Lead each main stage show build.
• Serve as the lead draper for costume builds.
• Supervise and train stitchers, apprentices, and volunteers.
• Schedule the costume shop overhire.
• Create a laundry schedule and ensure laundry is complete.
• Prepare and organize materials and costumes for fittings, schedule as needed, in collaboration with the Stage Manager.
• Collaborate with the Costume Designer to create a labor/build breakdown for each show.
• Assist in developing and monitoring the annual budget in collaboration with the Production Director.
• Monitor show budgets.
• Inventory, store, and organize costumes in collaboration with the Costume Designer.
• Develop and maintain show binders for main stage shows.
• Attend dress rehearsals/previews as assigned by the Production Director.

Other Job Duties

• Purchase supplies and materials for costumes and makeup.
• Maintain costume shop, stock, dressing rooms, and green room.
• Attend necessary meetings, including all-staff meetings.
• Participate in company activities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Director.

Education, Training and Experience

• B.A. in theater, fashion design, or similar area, or equivalent experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Act as a representative of The Theater, providing excellent customer service to members, patrons, vendors, and staff.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the organization.
• An understanding and commitment to Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression principles and practices.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to make and follow patterns.
• Ability to sew and construct costumes using a variety of materials.
• Knowledge of costume history.
• Time management and organizational skills to create a build schedule, prioritize tasks, and delegate assignments.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure situations.
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work with guest designers.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Maintain current certification in CPR/1st Aid.
• OSHA 10 Certified.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Ability to stand or kneel for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a sewing machine and perform various functions using fine motor skills.
• Ability to carry and manage oversize costumes and boxes during construction and storage.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs.
• On-site attendance is required.

Position Compensation Range

• $45,000-$48,000

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.