Seasonal Costume Shop Lead - Theatre Production

University of Colorado; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Shakespeare Festival (CSF), housed on the University of Colorado Boulder campus, seeks a Costume Shop Manager for the 2027 CSF season. The role supports the success of the festival and spans January 2027 through mid-July 2027, with design and production meetings beginning earlier in January.

CSF is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of related experience required for all positions.
• A valid driver's license is required for this position.
• Additional online training to gain authorization to operate university vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee entire costume operations for CSF including the costume crafts, wigs & makeup, and wardrobe departments for a four-show repertory season in two theatres.
• Direct supervision of costume department heads including Costume Crafts, Wig & Makeup, and Wardrobe supervisors.
• Work with designers to determine built pieces versus stock and rental.
• Create and track material and labor budgets.
• Provide feedback to CSF Production Manager on costume staff hiring and manage all seasonal costume shop staff.
• Oversee day-to-day shop activities including personnel scheduling, equipment maintenance, supplies inventory, organization of workroom and costume storage areas.
• Train and supervise college-level staff.
• Facilitate communication between costume department and all other CSF departments.
• Maintain standards in accordance with AEA contractual requirements.
• Participate in preseason production meetings and work sessions.
• Monitor team safety, morale, and quality control and communicate with the CSF Production Manager to strategize solutions and ensure resources.
• Adhere to CSF Standard Access and Locking Procedures.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Technical skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

G Suite

Job description

The Colorado Shakespeare Festival (CSF), housed on the University of Colorado Boulder campus, seeks a Costume Shop Manager for the 2027 CSF season. The role supports the success of the festival and spans January 2027 through mid-July 2027, with design and production meetings beginning earlier in January.

CSF is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.