Wardrobe Technician Level 1 - Part Time

Georgia Aquarium, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Georgia Aquarium, Inc. is seeking a Wardrobe Technician (Level 1) for the Production Department.

This part-time, non-exempt role supports costumes, props and soft goods for productions, events and guest programming, under the direction of the Lead Production Technician-Wardrobe. Responsibilities include quality control, fittings, maintenance, load-ins/outs, mentoring performers, inventory upkeep, and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in live entertainment and event costuming.
• Basic knowledge of costume production and operations across departments.
• Familiar with operation and maintenance of sewing machines, washing machines, ironing, cleaning chemicals, costumes, fabrics, wigs, and footwear.
• Proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to established Standard Operating Guidelines for wardrobe area.
• Assist in the building of new costume items, props or soft goods as needed.
• Participate in and support load-ins, turn-arounds and strikes as needed related to costumes and props.
• Assist with mentoring and training actors, animal trainers and other performers on show operations and dressing areas as per guidelines.
• Maintain and update costume and equipment inventories, and replenish expendables/supplies as directed.
• Repair all costume pieces as needed.
• Back-stage tech during shows, special events, and rehearsals as required.
• Crosstrain into/perform other daily operation roles as time/skill set allows.
• Perform other duties as workload necessitates, including administrative or other technical duties.

Skills

Live entertainment operations

Costume fitting & garment care

Team collaboration

Adaptability to long hours/weekends

Safety awareness

Sewing/maintenance basics

Education

College degree or equivalent professional work experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Position Title: Wardrobe Technician (Level 1) -Part Time

Department: Production

Classification: Non-Exempt / Part – time

Employee Type: PTS - PT Team Spec

Direct Report: Assistant Manager of Production

Position Summary

The Wardrobe Technician (Level 1) Part Time is an entry-level position within the Production Department that will, with direction from the Lead Production Technician-Wardrobe, assist in the daily operation and maintenance for costumes, props and soft goods for the Production and Entertainment Departments as well as special events and other Guest programming, and support all other show production departments as needed/required. The Wardrobe Technician (Level 1) Part Time will facilitate all costuming activities, fittings, care and cleaning, maintenance, replacement and rehearsal support as directed by the Wardrobe Lead Technician or Management Team as required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to established Standard Operating Guidelines for wardrobe area
• Execute and maintain strict quality control over the costume designer’s original design and creative vision/intent for all productions
• Assist in the building of new costume items, props or soft goods as needed.
• Participate in and support load-ins, turn-a-rounds and strikes as needed/required as it pertains to costumes and props
• Assist with the mentoring and training actors, animal trainers and other performers on all show operations, proper garment care and professional conduct in dressing areas as established by Company guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining and updating all costume and equipment inventories, and replenishment of expendables/supplies as directed
• Adhere to established inspection and maintenance schedules for costumes
• Adhere to established rules for ensuring the safety of the performers and the living collection
• Repair all costume pieces as needed.
• Possess the ability to take cues as required
• Function as back-stage tech during shows, special events, and rehearsals as required.
• Crosstrain into /perform other daily operation roles as time/ and skill set allows.
• Perform other duties as workload necessitates, which may include administrative and/or other technical duties as required by the Production management team.
• Assist with the Venue / House Management as needed, which may include opening/closing the house and making calls prior to performances.

Rules and Regulations

• Enforce and adhere to all rules and regulations of the company including but not limited to those outlined in the employee handbook or other documentation
• Enforce and adhere to all health and safety standards and regulations
• Enforce and adhere to all facility/building codes
• Enforce and adhere to OSHA regulations and safety procedures
• Participate in Aquarium’s cost reduction, budget and strategic planning process
• Implement and sustain a team environment as well as promoting a culture of personal learning and professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year experience in live entertainment and event costuming
• Possess basic knowledge of all live entertainment, theatrical and special event costume production and operations
• Possess basic knowledge of all live entertainment, theatrical and special event production and operations for all departments
• Possess basic knowledge of the operation and maintenance of sewing machines, washing machines, ironing machines, cleaning chemicals, costumes, garments, personal hygiene as it applies to clothing and costumes, fabric, accessories, wigs, millinery, and footwear
• Possess basic knowledge of the fitting and altering of costumes
• Field experience with repairs and troubleshooting of costume elements
• Possess office computer skills. Specifically: MS Word and MS Excel
• Ability to kneel, lift, and carry heavy equipment, work in confined spaces and at heights above 16’
• Ability to swim
• Exemplary collaborator with excellent communication skills
• Professional Appearance & Demeanor
• Possess the highest level of motivation, pride in work and leadership
• Remain flexible and available to work long hours, as needed, on a potentially fluctuating schedule, including days, nights, weekends and holidays
• College degree or equivalent professional work experience

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Commitment

I commit to Georgia Aquarium, Inc. to be a part of the following:

Mission

Georgia Aquarium is a nonprofit committed to inspiring awareness and preservation of our ocean and Aquatic animals worldwide.

Vision

To be the Premier Aquarium in the World for Science, Entertainment, Education and Conservation.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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