Lead Costume Alterations Supervisor

Tuacahn; Ivins (UT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tickets to the shows

PTO accrual

Job summary

Tuacahn seeks an Alterations Supervisor to lead the Costume Shop Alterations team through build seasons, ensuring each costume fits performers perfectly and notes are accurately communicated. The role guides stitchers, maintains shop standards, and collaborates with the Costume Aide Supervisor to keep the shop running smoothly.

During off-season, the supervisor supports the shop manager, prepares for the next production, and helps set up training and documentation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years professional garment fitting/construction experience
• 1+ years of professional Costume Design Assistant experience
• 5+ years of professional theatre/dance/opera experience
• Ability to lift 20 lbs
• OSHA safety compliance and safe work environment
• Must have car and valid Driver License

Responsibilities

• Attend assigned fittings (help pin and understand alterations needed)
• Direct team of stitchers through notes from fittings
• Help manage flow of notes through costume shop
• Create standards documents/instructions to keep alterations consistent
• Ensure show is prepped and ready for each season
• Help create training supplies/tasks for each season
• May be asked to watch the shows during the run to help ensure quality
• Sew/complete notes as time allows
• Sew/complete notes as needed in the off season
• Open shop during tech when manager gets in late
• Help reset inventory sheets between seasons
• Make sure costume shop manager is aware of any issues
• Clean and maintain all spaces daily
• May be asked to attend appropriate costume shop staff interviews
• Cross-train on Costume Aide Supervisor duties to fill in/assist if needed

Skills

Google suite

custom fitting

tailoring

period construction techniques

sewing skills

theatrical construction

organization

communication

shop equipment

instructing others

team collaboration

positive professional demeanor

desert climate adaptation

Tools

industrial sewing machines

domestic sewing machines

sergers and coverlocks

leather sewing machines

steam irons

cutting tools

Job description

Tuacahn seeks an Alterations Supervisor to lead the Costume Shop Alterations team through build seasons, ensuring each costume fits performers perfectly and notes are accurately communicated. The role guides stitchers, maintains shop standards, and collaborates with the Costume Aide Supervisor to keep the shop running smoothly.

During off-season, the supervisor supports the shop manager, prepares for the next production, and helps set up training and documentation.