Costume Director

2 weeks ago

Washington DC, United States Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater Full time

Arena Stage is the voice of American theater resident in our nation's capital. Focused on American artists, our productions are innovative and representative of stories from across the country. We nurture new plays and reimagine classics. We celebrate our democracy and diversity through a multitude of voices in our productions and community engagement programs to inspire people to action. We value a work culture that promotes experimentation and collaboration, excellence in all aspects of our endeavor, diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion throughout the organization and within our audience and the community, community service through education and public engagement, and effective partnerships to serve artists and arts professionals. Job Description The successful candidate will hire, train, evaluate, and supervise costume and wig personnel. They will oversee the process of costume production from design to completion, as well as wardrobe personnel and maintenance. Minimum Requirements 5 years of costume management experience Excellent knowledge of design techniques, execution techniques, and crafts, with knowledge of costume history Excellent communication skills, excellent organizational skills, and basic accounting knowledge Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and basic internet skills Licensed driver Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Responsibilities Overall planning, execution, and maintenance of the costume shop and wardrobe department Staffing and scheduling of costume shop and wardrobe Developing build, shopping, and pulling schedules Swatching and acquisition of materials Assigning draper tasks Scheduling fittings and hair appointments Coordinating hair and makeup requirements Budget breakdown and management of the costume shop and wardrobe Coordinating advance photo shoots and costume rentals Providing mentoring and supervision for fellows and interns Attending production meetings and other meetings as required Arena Stage is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at hr@arenastage.org or calling 202-488-3300. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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