Costume Shop Technician (Performing Arts Technician II)

CSU; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

CalPERS retirement

Sick and vacation time

15 paid holidays a year

Fee waiver education program

Job summary

California State University, Fresno is seeking a Costume Shop Technician to lead the daily operations of the costume shop, supervise student crews, and assist in costume design and fittings. The role collaborates with faculty, designers, and production teams to meet artistic goals while maintaining a thriving educational environment.

The position requires at least three years of related experience in theatre costume production, strong leadership, and the ability to work under deadlines while

Qualifications

• Three years of related experience in professional repertory or academic costume shop.
• Experience collaborating with faculty and designers to meet deadlines.
• Ability to lead, train, and supervise students in costume production and shop operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the costume shop and supervise student crews.
• Assist in costume design and oversee fittings, construction, alterations, and maintenance.
• Coordinate deadlines with designers and directors to meet production goals.
• Instruct and mentor students, ensuring a safe and inclusive workshop environment.

Skills

Construct costumes

Train students

Time management

Collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Job description

Costume Shop Technician (Performing Arts Technician II)

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $3,442 - $3,581 per month (Steps 1 – 3), commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The salary range for this classification is $3,442 to $5,014 per month.

• This is a full-time (equivalent to 40 hours per week), probationary, non-exempt position.
• This position is on a 10/12 Pay Plan which is equivalent to ten months of salary distributed over a 12-month period. The scheduled months off will be June and July.
• Initial appointment will be on a 12 month pay plan (salary range: $4,130 – $4,297 per month) from the date of hire through the end of the July 2027 pay period. At the beginning of the August 2027 pay period, the appointment will change to an 10/12 pay plan whereby the incumbent will work 10 months per year and are paid 12 months (10/12) with each subsequent June and July off.

• medical, dental and vision plans
• membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
• sick and vacation time
• 15 paid holidays a year
• eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program

Under the supervision of the faculty costume designer and leadwork direction of the costume shop supervisor, the Costume Shop Technician is responsible for the shared leadership, coordination and planning of the day-to-day operations of the costume shop, including its machines, workspaces and costume stock. The position is also responsible for serving as assistant costume designer and/or overseeing assistant designers; establishing and meeting construction and fitting deadlines; attending rehearsals and working with designers to meet artistic goals; and may assist in other costume production areas as directed by the needs of the shop and the productions. The position oversees and instructs students in collaboration with the Costume Shop Supervisor.

The technician is also responsible for the creation of costumes; interpretation of original design work and pattern drafting based on costume designs, including all facets of the construction process such as alterations, fittings and maintenance of pulled, purchased or rented clothing items. In addition, the technician will oversee student wardrobe crews and serve as hair and make-up lea

Key Qualifications

• Ability to construct costumes
• Ability to work with faculty and shop staff to provide training and leadwork to students involved in productions
• Ability to work productively and independently under time pressure and meeting deadlines
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills-written, oral and visual
• Ability to foster an inclusive workplace and work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and across organizational lines

Education and Experience

• Three years of related experience working in professional repertory or stock theatre company or academic costume shop and/or equivalent completion of professional training or college coursework

Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by October 31, 2026 will be given full consideration by the search committee.

• Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Fresno State

California State University, Fresno is one of 22 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Human Resources Department at [phone].

Title IX

Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

Jeanne Clery Campus Safety ActNotification

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://occr.fresnostate.edu/clery.html.

The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of CleryAct crimes for Fresno State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at [e-mail].

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Questions may be sent to [e-mail].

Mandated Reporter Per CANRA (MPP ONLY if applicable)

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Conflict of Interest (MPP ONLY if applicable)

The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest when they first occupy the position, and on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.

CSU Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Office of the Chancellor, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Background Check Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

Additional Information

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)

Advertised: Oct 02 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 31 2026 Pacific Daylight Time