This is an administrative lead position that supervises the daily functions of the wardrobe department and the completion of costume design and build. This position attends design meetings, schedules, fittings, attends rehearsals, and works as lead Dresser during Christmas Show performances.

DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Attends design meetings and rehearsals to assist with the execution of the artistic director’s show design
• Assists wardrobe staff during production process to relay/execute design needs
• Oversees wardrobe staff
• Communicates with the Artistic Director to determine costume needs for the show
• Creates and distributes wardrobe paperwork as it pertains to the cast/band, costumes, fittings, size charts, and track sheets
• Works with the Wardrobe Lead to ensure garments are assigned to Stitchers and coming back in a timely manner
• Assists with research, pulling, and purchasing of costumes and accessories
• Assists with the creation of the costume plot for the show and distribution to performers, adults, and youth
• Assists in purchasing any accessories, crafts, hair pieces, millinery, shoes, hairpieces etc.
• Assists with documenting alterations, repairs, maintenance, or any other work needed on costume pieces
• Organizes, schedules, and attends all Wardrobe fittings to ensure costume completion on schedule
• Notates garment and alterations details at fittings
• Assists with organizing show load in and load out of both adult and youth cast
• Departmental documentation, database, and other administrative tasks

Lead Dresser Duties:

As assigned: Assist performers as a dresser; pre-set costumes and quick changes

• Press, steam, and launder garments
• Replace costumes to performers’ stations after all steps of laundering are completed
• Daily check all performers’ costumes & shoes for damage or stress, follow up on repair work needed on costumes & shoes
• Maintain performer name labels in costume

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

College, technical, design school, or theatrical experience preferred. Administrative experience including software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Excel, social, and digital media platforms. Sewing skills are a preferred but not required.

BENEFITS:

• Unique behind-the-stage work experience
• Exciting and fun entertainment!
• 401(k) and match
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Salary: $19.00 – $22.00 per hour based on experience

Please send a cover letter and resume; reference Wardrobe in subject line: jobs@amtshows.com. No phone calls, please.