Wardrobe Department Supervisor – Solo Ladies

The Metropolitan Opera; New York, Lincoln (NY, ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the performing arts is seeking a Wardrobe Supervisor to enhance its wardrobe team. This full-time position offers guaranteed employment with generous paid vacation and a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in dressing solo artists and supervising personnel, ensuring a high standard of professionalism and communication. Responsibilities include overseeing dressing staff, coordinating wardrobe logistics, and maintaining costumes. Join a team dedicated to fostering a respectful and supportive workplace while contributing to the magic of opera productions.

Qualifications

• Substantial dressing experience for solo artists required.
• Prior supervisory experience in a union environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervising dressing staff, including scheduling and directing dressers.
• Coordinating with other wardrobe areas and production departments.
• Overseeing daily maintenance of costumes.

Skills

Dressing experience for solo artists

Supervising personnel

Communication skills

Technological proficiency

Professionalism under pressure

Ability to work with diverse personalities

Job description

This position is covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement with a base weekly rate of $1,321.46 for weekdays worked Monday - Friday. Additional earnings for nightly and weekend performances, outside events, additional hours worked.

We are looking for a Wardrobe Supervisor to join the Metropolitan Opera’s wardrobe team, which helps to bring our opera productions to life.

This is a full-time position with guaranteed employment 49 weeks per year, which are inclusive of 5 weeks of paid vacation

The terms and conditions of employment are governed by the Met’s collective bargaining agreement with Local 764.

The Wardrobe Supervisor will oversee the dressing area for Ladies Solo Artists.

The right person for this role:

*has substantial dressing experience for solo artists/star dressing experience

*has prior experience supervising personnel, preferably in a union environment

*is an excellent written and verbal communicator and is technologically proficient

*consistently demonstrates poise and professionalism, even in fast-paced, high-pressure situations

*is able to work successfully with a variety of performers, crew members and personality types

*will champion the Met’s goal to foster a safe, respectful, and supportive working environment

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervising dressing staff, including scheduling and directing dressers
• Coordinating with other wardrobe areas and production departments
• Attending staff meetings
• Overseeing daily maintenance of costumes, including laundry, dry cleaning prep, costume fittings and repairs, and daywork
• Working performances, executing show cues and post-show and changeover duties, and developing dressing tracks
• Executing, organizing and disseminating wardrobe documentation, including notes, dressing tracks, size charts, etc, and helping to uphold the integrity of the designs
• Packing for rentals and regular warehouse moves

Physical Demands

• Carrying QC baskets/costumes up and down stairs, standing for long periods of time, moving quickly through fast-paced backstage traffic
• Ability to lift 30 pounds

The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.