Wardrobe Head job description

Also Wardrobe Mistress or Wardrobe Master.

The run crew member who coordinates the care, management and organization of costumes through the dress rehearsal, performance and strike periods.

Responsibilities

 * Coordinates the care, management and organization of finished costumes during the dress rehearsal and performance period.
 * Reads the script.
 * Creates a costume change and dresser plot.
 * Supervises the preparation of dressing cards and costume check in sheets.
 * Attends rehearsals and run-throughs as necessary.
 * Supervises and organizes the wardrobe crew during the dress rehearsal period.
 * Coordinates the maintenance of costumes during the performance period including, but not limited to: repairs, laundry, shoe polishing and dry clearning.
 * Supervises any alterations necessary during the dress rehearsal period.
 * Creates an understudy costume plot.
 * Fits and alters understudy costumes as necessary.
 * Supervises the costume strike including, but not limited to: laundry, dry cleaning, rental returns.
 * Performas other duties as assigned by Costume Director.

Qualifications

 * Demonstrated experience in costume construction and maintenance.
 * Basic knowledge of costume and fashion history.
 * Knowledge of and experience in basic laundry and fabric cleaning techniques and supplies.
 * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
 * Good organizational skills.
 * Demonstrated managerial skills.
 * Ability to work as a team player.