Hourly Costume Production Technician - Stage & Wardrobe

Boston Conservatory at Berklee; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Conservatory at Berklee is seeking Costume Production Technicians to assist the full-time costume staff across stitching, wardrobe, wigs, hair and makeup on a show-by-show basis. This on-site hourly role reports to the Costume Shop Manager and supports quick changes, costume maintenance, and show documentation.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and at least 1 year in costume work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience or training.
• Minimum 1 year experience working in the costume field (stitching, wardrobe, wigs, HMU).
• Proficiency on industrial machines required.
• Extremely detail oriented and paperwork-driven.

Responsibilities

• Complete costume alterations and craft notes for BCB costume shop supported productions across theater, dance and opera.
• Assist in maintaining costume shop and show paperwork, including notes sheets, piece lists and run sheets.
• Uphold proper safety measures and assist with housekeeping in costume spaces.
• Support actors with costume and wig dressing and quick changes prior to, during, and after each performance; choreograph and facilitate quick changes, working with Wardrobe Manager and Stage Manager on securing quick change areas as needed.
• Assist the WM in maintaining all costume pieces across all stages of production to uphold original designs and best possible condition.
• Perform basic wig maintenance to preserve original styling and best possible condition.
• Assist WM with laundering costumes between performances.
• Efficiently tend to alteration needs and all wardrobe issues during rehearsals and performances as they arise.
• Assist the WM with checking in, laundering and sorting all costumes at the end of each production, return in‑house stock items, separate and pack items for drycleaning pickup.
• Attend designer run and tech showings, in consultation with the WM.
• Attend rack tour and load‑in for each production to facilitate the transition of costumes from the Shop to Wardrobe for tech, dress and performances.
• Assist the WM in packing costumes for off‑campus productions.

Skills

Industrial sewing machines

Attention to detail

Paperwork/documentation

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Google Suite

Workday

Job description

Boston Conservatory at Berklee is seeking Costume Production Technicians to assist the full-time costume staff across stitching, wardrobe, wigs, hair and makeup on a show-by-show basis. This on-site hourly role reports to the Costume Shop Manager and supports quick changes, costume maintenance, and show documentation.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and at least 1 year in costume work.