Student Costume Shop Apprentice: Build, Fit & Style

University of Kansas; Lawrence, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Lawrence Campus is seeking a Costume Shop Student Production Assistant to support the costume production process for Theatre and Dance performances throughout the academic year. This hourly role offers hands-on experience in construction, maintenance, and the overall operation of the costume shop, collaborating with faculty, staff, and student designers.

Responsibilities include constructing costumes (machine and hand sewing, alterations, fittings), laundering and

Qualifications

• Experience using a home sewing machine and basic hand-sewing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist with building costumes through sewing, pattern prep, alterations, fittings, and finishing details.
• Support laundering, steaming, and pressing of costumes during rehearsals and performances.
• Pull and refile costumes and related items from stock for fittings and rehearsals; maintain labeling and storage systems.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe costume shop and assist with general shop upkeep.

Skills

Sewing (home machine)

Job description

The University of Kansas Lawrence Campus is seeking a Costume Shop Student Production Assistant to support the costume production process for Theatre and Dance performances throughout the academic year. This hourly role offers hands-on experience in construction, maintenance, and the overall operation of the costume shop, collaborating with faculty, staff, and student designers.

Responsibilities include constructing costumes (machine and hand sewing, alterations, fittings), laundering and