Theater Costumer

Iowa City Community School District; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 3,600 - 4,400; Part time

Job summary

Iowa City Community School District West High School in Iowa City, IA is seeking a Theater Costumer to design and oversee costumes for two annual productions. This part-time role includes leading a student costume crew, coordinating hair and makeup, and managing fittings and alterations.

The ideal candidate brings costume design and construction experience, strong organizational skills, and a passion for mentoring students in theatrical production. Evening/weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in costume design, sewing, and alterations (theatrical experience preferred).
• Ability to lead and instruct students with varying levels of experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Creativity, flexibility, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, source, and create costumes for two annual productions (one in fall, one in spring).
• Organize and maintain the costume shop, inventory, and supplies.
• Collaborate with the director and production team to align costume designs with the show’s vision.
• Supervise and mentor student costume crew, teaching basic sewing and costume care skills.
• Oversee hair and makeup crews, ensuring styling aligns with the production’s needs.
• Conduct costume fittings and alterations as needed.
• Manage costume budget and maintain detailed expense records.
• Ensure all costumes are properly cleaned, stored, and/or returned after each production.

Skills

Costume design

Sewing

Alterations

Leadership / mentoring

Organizational skills

Time management

Creativity

Collaboration

Job description

Theater Costumer

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Job Details

Job ID: 5909175

Application Deadline: Sep 14, 2026 4:30 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Description: Theatre West is seeking a dedicated and creative Theater Costumer to join our performing arts team. This position is responsible for costuming the cast for two annual productions and overseeing the student costume crew, as well as the hair and makeup crews. The ideal candidate has experience in costume design and construction, strong organizational skills, and a passion for mentoring students in theatrical production.

Responsibilities:

• Design, source, and create costumes for two annual productions (one in fall, one in spring).
• Organize and maintain the costume shop, inventory, and supplies.
• Collaborate with the director and production team to align costume designs with the show’s vision.
• Supervise and mentor student costume crew, teaching basic sewing and costume care skills.
• Oversee hair and makeup crews, ensuring styling aligns with the production’s needs.
• Conduct costume fittings and alterations as needed.
• Manage costume budget and maintain detailed expense records.
• Ensure all costumes are properly cleaned, stored, and/or returned after each production.

Qualifications:

• Experience in costume design, sewing, and alterations (theatrical experience preferred).
• Ability to lead and instruct students with varying levels of experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Creativity, flexibility, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and parent volunteers.

Work Schedule:

• Part-time, seasonal position (workload increases leading up to productions).
• Evening and weekend availability required during dress rehearsals and performances.

Compensation:

$2000 per show/to be paid upon completion of each show

We look forward to adding a passionate and skilled costumer to our team!

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $2,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Theater Production

Other Professional > Other Classified Professional

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michel Gross
• West High School
• Phone: [phone]

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