Department SummaryWe are committed to bringing world-class university research to the grand challenges facing the world of theater and performance today by fostering an ever-diversifying community of playwrights, designers, directors, scholars, and performers. Through deep engagement with the changing landscape of contemporary performance, diverse and dynamic faculty leadership, and creative collaboration across the campus and Los Angeles’ communities, UCLA Theater showcases the future of performance.
Position SummaryUnder the direction of the Director of Production, the Costume Studio Supervisor oversees the planning, preparation, and execution of costumes for departmental productions. Work includes extensive collaboration and consultation with faculty advisor and student costume designers to ensure designs are successfully translated, realized, and executed as fully as possible. Creates, oversees, and manages costume creation and labor schedules for each production. Coordinates the scheduling of all measurements and fittings. Manages budgets for general studio area, labor, and individual productions. Purchases general studio and show specific materials and supplies. Hires and supervises career, limited, and student employees. Oversees students participating in labs and production classes. Maintains costume area equipment and inventory. Responsible for use of safe practices in the costume studio.
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Qualifications
Demonstrated strong working knowledge of all areas of theater costume production-construction, patterning, draping, fitting, dyeing, millinery, and costume props. (Required)
Mastery level in planning construction schedule for all costumes, and costume properties, to meet production deadlines imposed by the production calendar. (Required)
Thorough knowledge and working experience in theater costume production, organization, and supervision including professional experience in a variety of theater organizations. (Required)
Strong skill and experience in planning, tracking, and managing costume production budgets. Ability to project production needs for simultaneous and overlapping productions. (Required)
Mastery level in planning construction schedule for all costumes, and costume properties, to meet production deadlines imposed by the production calendar. Thorough knowledge and working experience in theater costume production, organization, and supervision including professional experience. (Required)
Demonstrated knowledge of fabrics (i.e. vintage garments) and their uses including cleaning and care as well as costume history. (Required)
Skill in basic construction for hand and machine sewing (both home and industrial sewing machines), as well as overlock machines, industrial irons, dye vats, etc. (Required)
Demonstrated strong working knowledge of all areas of theater costume production-construction, patterning, draping, fitting, dyeing, millinery, and costume props. (Required)
General knowledge of related outside theatrical supply, costume rental and fabric vendor services, invoicing and delivery policies. (Required)
Strong organizational skills as well as verbal and interpersonal communication skills to communicate complex instructions and information. (Required)
Supervisory skills-ability to train and supervise variety of technicians at both staff and student levels. (Required)
Strong knowledge of general, OSHA and EH&S safety regulations. OSHA 10-hour training certification. (Required)
Strong skill and experience in planning, tracking, and managing costume production budgets. Ability to project production needs for simultaneous and overlapping productions. (Required)
Excellent skills in interpreting designs, drawings, and written communication for formulating accurate design needs. (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. (Required)
Costume Experience in a University, educational and/or professional Theater environment. (Required)
Special Conditions for EmploymentBackground Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
ScheduleM-F 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered99-Policy Covered
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