Job TitleCostume Studio Manager/DesignerRequisition NumberDU12187Department Name8X300:Fine Arts - Theatre ArtsWork LocationLexington, KYSalary Range$4,400.00 - $4,800.00 per monthType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
NA
Required Related Experience
NA
Required License/Registration/Certification
NA
Physical Requirements
NA
Shift
General daytime schedule, 40 hours/week with some nights and weekends as needed during productions
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky Department of Theatre & Dance is seeking a temporary (11-month assignment ) Costume Studio Manager to contribute to an inclusive environment of college-wide costume support. The qualified candidate will become the leading member of a team, including 1 cutter/draper and 1 costume stock/rental staff member, that work in a creative and collaborative manner with members of the production teams for theatre, opera, and dance. This team provides costume support and coordination for an 8-show season that includes 3 theatre productions, 1 musical, 1 dance concert, and 2 opera performances over the Fall and Spring semesters. The final show is a music theatre review produced in the early summer.
Primary responsibilities include:
• Budgeting and labor estimation for costume studio
• Purchasing fabric and studio supplies
• Coordination of measurements, fittings, and costume construction
• Participate in a team approach to construct and alter costumes for productions
• Represent costume studio in production meetings and rehearsals
• Wardrobe crew training, management, and oversight
• Design 2-3 productions within the Fall and Spring semesters
• Serve as liaison to guest costume designers for 3-4 shows
• Mentor student costume designers for 2-3 shows
• Manage and teach practicum students with support from the Cutter/Draper in the costume studio (8-12 per semester)
• Support student led Studio Season within established departmental guidelines
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/Experience
MFA ; exceptional and significant professional experience will be considered
Deadline to Apply06/16/2024University Community of Inclusion
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