Dance Costume & Wardrobe Assistant

Butler University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Health benefits including medical, at/

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition Assistance for employees and a

Butler Facilities Access and Discounts

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Calm App premium subscription

WSJ/Economist/NYT subscriptions

Job summary

Butler University’s Department of Dance seeks an Assistant Costumer to support the Costume Director in creating and maintaining Butler Ballet costumes and wardrobe. The role involves sewing, alterations, and wardrobe logistics for classical and contemporary works.

You will cooperate with student stitchers, manage costume storage, and assist during productions as part of the Wardrobe crew, while adhering to deadlines and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theatre or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of costume work in dance and/or theatre at the collegiate or professional level.
• Advanced skills in sewing, alteration, fabric dyeing, pattern reading, millinery, and tutu construction are required.
• Training and experience in dance and/or theatre costuming at the collegiate or professional level is required.
• Accurate and efficient construction skills, good work habits, passion for the work, strict adherence to deadlines, and commitment to excellence are required.
• Additional skills in crafts, millinery, and dyeing are desirable.
• Experience working with community-based organizations and underserved populations.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, navigate stairs, and maneuver racks of costumes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the construction, refurbishment, and alteration of costumes for Butler University’s Department of Dance.
• Help with wardrobe and costume storage, maintenance, and inventory.
• Work with student stitchers to complete assigned projects.
• Serve as Wardrobe crew for productions.
• Other duties as required.
• Occasionally operate University-owned vehicles to transport materials and costumes.

Skills

Sewing & alterations

Fabric dyeing

Pattern reading

Millinery

Tutu construction

Wardrobe maintenance

Inventory management

Deadline adherence

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theatre or related field

Minimum 3 years of costume work in dance/theatre at collegiate or professional level

MFA degree in Costume Technology (preferred)

Job description

Butler University’s Department of Dance seeks an Assistant Costumer to support the Costume Director in creating and maintaining Butler Ballet costumes and wardrobe. The role involves sewing, alterations, and wardrobe logistics for classical and contemporary works.

You will cooperate with student stitchers, manage costume storage, and assist during productions as part of the Wardrobe crew, while adhering to deadlines and safety standards.