Theatre Costume & Makeup Technician

American River College; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Job summary

American River College seeks a temporary Costume Shop Assistant to construct costumes for major productions and children's shows, and to oversee shop operations including maintenance and rentals.

The role requires one year in a theatre costume shop and an associate degree or 60 semester units with related fashion/theatre coursework. Equity-minded attitude and teamwork are essential for success on campus.

Qualifications

• EXPERIENCE: One year of experience working in a theatre costume shop.
• EDUCATION: Completion of an Associate's Degree or 60 semester units (90 quarter units) with 12 units in fashion courses or 27 units in theatre arts, including courses in costume construction, design, and makeup. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of community college students, fostering an inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Construct costumes for major productions and children's shows from designer's designs; cuts, drapes and creates patterns.
• Oversee the costume shop, care and maintenance of equipment, and rental of costumes; order supplies.
• Attend rehearsals and production meetings and assist faculty or staff with laboratory or field research.

Skills

Equity-minded

Education

Associate degree or 60 semester units with 12 fashion units or 27 theatre units

Job description

American River College seeks a temporary Costume Shop Assistant to construct costumes for major productions and children's shows, and to oversee shop operations including maintenance and rentals.

The role requires one year in a theatre costume shop and an associate degree or 60 semester units with related fashion/theatre coursework. Equity-minded attitude and teamwork are essential for success on campus.