Costume Tech

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico's Theatre and Dance Department is seeking a Costume Technician to assist in creating, constructing, altering, and maintaining costumes for productions. This student employment role offers hands-on experience in sewing, fittings, repairs, and wardrobe tasks.

Responsibilities include working with the Shop Supervisor, organizing materials, keeping a safe workspace, and helping with inventory to ensure productions run smoothly.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with sewing, costume construction, alterations, or wardrobe work.
• Basic knowledge of sewing machines, sergers, hand sewing, and other costume shop equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain quality workmanship.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, student designers, and other student employees.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation, construction, alteration, and maintenance of costumes for the Theatre and Dance Department.
• Duties may include sewing, patterning, alterations, repairs, fittings, and other costume-related tasks.
• Work with the Shop Supervisor to support daily operations and maintenance of the Costume Shop.
• Organize materials and equipment, maintain a clean and safe workspace, and assist with inventory.
• Ensure the shop remains functional and prepared for productions.

Skills

Sewing

Costume construction

Alterations

Wardrobe work

Sewing machines & sergers

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Tools

Sewing machines

Serger

Hand sewing

Job description

Costume Tech

Pay: 12.00 Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Theatre and Dance (652A)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Student Type: Work-Study

Status: Non-Exempt

For Best Consideration Date: 9/7/2026

Position Summary

The Costume Technician will assist in the creation, construction, alteration, and maintenance of costumes for the Theatre and Dance Department, with responsibilities assigned according to their level of experience and technical skill. Duties may include sewing, patterning, alterations, repairs, fittings, and other costume-related tasks necessary for productions.

The Costume Technician will also work closely with the Shop Supervisor to support the daily operations and maintenance of the Costume Shop. This may include organizing materials and equipment, maintaining a clean and safe workspace, assisting with inventory, and ensuring that the shop remains functional and prepared to meet the needs of Theatre and Dance productions.

Preferred Qualifications

List the preferred qualifications within this text box.

• Previous experience with sewing, costume construction, alterations, or wardrobe work.
• Basic knowledge of sewing machines, sergers, hand sewing, and other costume shop equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain quality workmanship.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, student designers, and other student employees.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.