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Job Offer: Costume Shop Manager:Greater Philadelphia Cultural AllianceJob description:Costume Shop Manager
Date PostedJune 18, 2024 - 2:49pm
Categories
Administrative,
Curatorial,
Education,
Operations & Finance,
Production & Design,
Teaching Artist
Education & Instruction,Performing Arts,Theater
Delaware County (PA),
Montgomery County (PA)Pay Type:income Job Status: Full Time Minimum income/Hourly Rate: $45,300.00 Maximum income/Hourly Rate: $66,900.00
Villanova TheatrePosition Summary:Under the supervision of Villanova Theatre's Production Manager, the Costume Shop Manager will manage the costume shop and implement costume elements for all Villanova Theatre Department productions. This includes graduate department productions (main stage productions, academic or special events, graduate Studio Show, and thesis projects), undergraduate student group productions (including Villanova Student Theatre and Villanova Student Musical Theatre), and other events as designated by the Artistic Director and Department Chair. The Costume Shop Manager will teach costume construction expertise to graduate and undergraduate student workers. Additional responsibilities may include costume designing one (1) main stage production a year or taking over a design due to loss of a designer, and mentoring student thesis costume designers. tasks include supervising all the following: Build, modify, shop for and pull from stock all costumes for Villanova Theatre productions; Schedule, train, and supervise all costume construction, measurements, and fittings; Shop for all costume accessories, make-up, and hair/wigs; supervise all artistic needs of hired and/or student costume designers (CD), which includes director/CD communications and rehearsal/performance notes; Supervise costume stock maintenance, donations, and rentals; Organize dressing rooms, student wardrobe managers, and photo shoot costumes/make-up/wigs; Budget (accounting and estimating) for each Villanova Theatre production and reconcile credit card/cash advances for all costume related expenditures; Attend all meetings and functions required by the department, which include, but are not limited to: design meetings, production meetings, season selection meetings, staff/faculty meetings, graduate adjunct (GA) applicant interviews, incumbent GA evaluation interviews, technical rehearsals and preview performances, opening nights, and other events as assigned by the Artistic Director or Department Chair. Costume Shop Manager may serve on additional committees or Thesis panels and will fulfill tasks as required. If serving as costume designer on a production: design and research costumes, complete costume sketches/designs to the satisfaction of the show's Director and department Production Manager, attend design presentations, run-throughs, technical rehearsals, and preview performances. Position tasks: Flexible work schedule required (i.e., weekday and nights, weekend days and nights) Titles of Positions Supervised: adjunct Costume Shop Manager, VT Graduate adjuncts,VST/VSMTcreative (i.e. designers) and production personnel (i.e. costume adjuncts, wardrobe crew, makeup, etc.), OtherVST/VSMTvolunteers, Workstudy students consisting of wardrobe managers and costume technicians, Overhire/Independent Contractor personnel consisting of costume designers, cutter/drapers, firsthands, stitchers, craft builders, and hair/wig designers. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values. tasks and Job responsibilities: 50% of Time Manage immediate, mid-range, and long-range costume-related production goals, involving costume construction, production deadlines, design adherence and research, progress reporting and communications, personnel scheduling, and safety procedures Teach costume construction expertise to graduate/undergraduate student workers. Work with wardrobe crew in preparation for production including creating paperwork to be used during technical rehearsals and all over the run of the production. 15% of Time Budget and Purchasing: Maintain and advise on yearly budgets for productions and all other budgets concerning VT. Mentor and track undergraduate student groups regarding budgets. Reconcile credit card charges using Concur, keep shop budget up to date and in line with Villanova Theatre's Business manager's specifications. Zelle reimbursement for students or individuals approved to use their own monies including Zelle expense report for all cash reimbursement. Purchase all costume pieces and supplies for VT including graduate productions,VST,VSMT, and other related projects. 15% of Time Attend department meetings and events including staff meetings, production meetings and kick-off meetings, season selection meetings, committee meetings, opening nights, orientation and graduation events, department conferences (PTRS), and other all-staff events as designated by the Artistic Director and Chair of the Department. Attend all technical rehearsals for Villanova Theatre productions including technical run-throughs and preview performances as needed. Attend design run-throughs and design meetings as requested by Production Manager or Director. 10% of Time Supervise costume stock maintenance and rentals to Villanova organizations and Philadelphia theatre community; plan trips between costume shop in the Mullen Center and costume stock in Farley Hall on the west campus. Supervise the coding of all costume pieces returning to stock, so they are put away in the location of choice. 10% of Time Perform additional tasks and assist with special projects as assigned by the Production Manager, Artistic Director, or Department Chair. These may include: 1). Committee meetings as assigned 2). Thesis advising for costume design thesis projects 3). Costume Design of a Villanova Theatre production 4). Additional projects *income Notice:Commensurate with practice (Estimated Range Posted Below) Education Level: Minimum Qualification Required: Bachelors Degree (Preferably in a theatre design or technology or related field, or equivalent practice)/ Preferred Qualification: MFA in Costume Design or Technical Theatre To Apply: Click the Link Below to Apply: https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/28993 Or Email Theatre Department Chair Valerie Joyce: E-Mail: valerie.joyce@villanova.edu Skills:
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