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Costume Shop Manager

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Posting Number:: 20244048S
Position Title:: Costume Shop Manager
Employment type:: Staff
Job location:: Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type:: Internal/External candidates
Work Schedule:: full-time/10-months
Avg Hours Week:
Department:: 146-Theatre
Position 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.

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/VSMT creative (i.e. designers) and production personnel (i.e. costume adjuncts, wardrobe crew, makeup, etc.), Other VST/VSMT volunteers, 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

Minimum Appropriate qualifications:: Formal Education
   » Bachelors Degree required. Preferably in a theatre design or technology or related field, or equivalent practice.

Work practice
   » Five (5) years of technical theatre/event practice as Information technology relates to costume construction, costume tracking, wardrobe, hair/wig design, makeup, and other related costume/event functions; practice managing costume crews.

Work expertise (e.g., written and verbal communication expertise)
   » Excellent verbal and written communication expertise
   » leadership abilities and organizational expertise
   » capability to work independently
   » Teaching and supervising
   » Project Planning and management
   » Labor management
   » capability to meet deadlines
   » Collaboration and coordination
   » Diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving expertise
   » capability to improvise in a changing environment
   » Working expertise of computer systems

Specific Job expertise (e.g., expertise of principles and procedures related to field and area
   » expertise of costume construction including but not limited to:
   » Cutting patterns
   » Sewing and costume construction
   » Dyeing and distressing
   » Fabrics and textiles
   » Costume sourcing
   » Hand stitching
   » Machine stitching
   » Budgeting
   » Costume Tracking/Wardrobe practice
   » expertise of principles and practices of theatre/event staging as Information technology relates to costume design, construction, and wardrobe/costume tracking
   » Demonstrated practice working with creative personnel, supervising/teaching costume construction and wardrobe crew, and practice working in an educational environment. Equipment expertise
   » Operative expertise of all types of sewing machines:
   » Home sewing machines
   » Industrial sewing machines
   » Overlock machines
   » Blind hemmers
   » Industrial irons
   » Embroidery machine
   » 3D printer
   » CRICUT
   » Operative expertise of:
   » Washing and drying machines
   » Irons
   » Power drills
   » Grommet setters
   » Airbrushers
   » Hot glue guns
   » Blow dryers
   » Curling irons
   » Online and store shopping Computer expertise and Software:
   » Basic computer, copy, and phone expertise
   » M/S Office Suite
Preferred Appropriate qualifications:: Formal Education
   » MFA in Costume Design or Technical Theatre preferred.
Work practice
   » Seven (7) years of technical theatre/event practice as Information technology relates to costume construction, costume tracking, wardrobe, hair/wig design, makeup, and other related costume/event functions; practice managing costume crews.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: : 1)Working Conditions/Environment: (conditions, if known, which may impact the incumbent working in this position)

a.)Tools, machinery and equipment used: Sewing machines, Overlock machines, Steam irons, Steamers, Mallets, Pliers, Leather punch, Scissors, Screwdrivers, Embroidery machine, 3D printer, CRICUT

b.)Environmental conditions: (any unusual/adverse conditions such as
exposure to chemicals, noise, illumination, air quality, weather exposure, etc.)
   » Costume Shop Workspace: exposure to fabric fibers, aerosols, fabric cleaning products, glues, hair and makeup products, room temperature fluctuation, and paints.
   » Farley Costume Storage: no ventilation system, dusty environment.
   » Laundry Room: no ventilation system, exposure to laundry supplies (detergents, bleaches, etc.), dyes, paints, glues, aerosols for disinfecting
   » Basement Storage Room: no ventilation, dust, storage of wood and other scenery supplies stored in the same area.
   » Paint booth in scene shop: Exposure to shoe paint and spray paint

c.)Physical Requirements: (items such as lifting, pushing, pulling,
standing or sitting for extended periods of time, manual dexterity,
walking, etc.) Lifting up to 40 pounds (clothing, supplies, equipment, etc.), use of stairs, standing for 5+ hours a day (cutting table, measurements, fittings, etc.), Reaching overhead, use of step stools (high shelves, costume racks, etc.), manual dexterity (hand sewing, etc.)

Special Message to candidates::
Posting Date:: 06/12/2024
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):: 06/27/2024
income Posting Information: : Commensurate with practice.

income Band:: I
Job Job Category:: exempt

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Minimum Number of References Needed: 3
Maximum Number of References Needed: 3

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Job Location: Pennsylvania
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Post Date: 06/17/2024 / Viewed 5 times
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