Temp Fall Play Costume Lead - Design & Manage Wardrobe

Ellensburg High School; Ellensburg (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

Ellensburg High School is seeking a TEMPORARY Fall Play Costume Lead to oversee all costume aspects for the production. You will design, source, and supervise costume elements, working with students, volunteers, and the production team to ensure period accuracy and cohesive visual storytelling.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the director, managing fittings, and maintaining costumes and budget. Evening rehearsals and costume-related tasks are required as part of this role.

Qualifications

• Must be able to design period-accurate costumes.
• Responsible for planning costume elements to match the director’s vision.
• Supervise student crew and parent/community volunteers.
• Coordinate with hair and makeup departments.

Responsibilities

• Design and research costume concepts for period accuracy.
• Plan and execute all costume elements to align with the director’s vision.
• Coordinate with hair and makeup directors.
• Supervise student crew and volunteers in this area.
• Maintain budget records and track costume spending.
• Oversee costume construction and arrange rentals as needed.
• Manage fittings with the cast and rehearsals requiring costumes.
• Provide training on wearing costumes and related accessories.

Skills

Costume design

Budget management

Team supervision

Coordination with hair & makeup

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ellensburg High School is seeking a TEMPORARY Fall Play Costume Lead to oversee all costume aspects for the production. You will design, source, and supervise costume elements, working with students, volunteers, and the production team to ensure period accuracy and cohesive visual storytelling.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the director, managing fittings, and maintaining costumes and budget. Evening rehearsals and costume-related tasks are required as part of this role.