Costume Director job description

The individual responsible for the planning, development, budgeting and control of all costume and wardrobe areas for a specific theatrical organization.

Responsibilities

 * Oversees the completion of all costume elements of a production to the Theatre's and Costume Designer's satisfaction.
 * Supervises staff in all costume/wardrobe areas including, but not limited to: Workroom, Crafts, Dye Shop, Wardrobe, Wig Shop, and Costume Storage.
 * Determines, interviews and hires staff for all costume/wardrobe areas.
 * Determines the yearly budgetary needs for all costume/wardrobe areas.
 * Manages budgets for all costume/wardrobe areas.
 * Advises and oversees the season schedule for the costume/wardrobe areas including, but not limited to: designer due dates, designer residency, costume staff work dates, wardrobe staff schedule.
 * Determines and maintains a costume production quality of the highest standard.
 * Analyzes scripts and creates costume plots.
 * Participates in the long range planning for the theatre.
 * Performs other duties as assigned by the Production Manager or Artistic Director.

Qualifications

 * Knowledge of and basic experience in all areas of theatrical costuming.
 * Knowledge of and experience in basic accounting procedures.
 * Demonstrated experience in personnel management.
 * Demonstrated experience in time management and work flow analysis
 * Working knowledge of costume and fashion history including costume manufacturing history.
 * Working knowledge of costume materials including historical references and modern availabilities.
 * Working knowledge of safety standards and the implementation of same.
 * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
 * Excellent organizational skills.