Valley Youth Theatre seeks an experienced Costume Director.

Ideal Candidate: Must be detail-oriented and remain focused in a fast-paced working environment with some non-traditional hours. This strategic position is responsible for the coordination of all costumes in Valley Youth Theatre’s season, with some design opportunities, while developing and maintaining a cognitive and cohesive shop staff.

Job Duties/Expectations include (but are not limited to):

• Supervise entire shop staff including Costume Shop Supervisor, Stitcher sand Over-hires.
• Oversee all in-house built pieces. Show appearance.
• Act as Costume Coordinator for any rental packages.
• Arrange/attend fittings and take notes.
• Work in collaboration with guest designers, creative teams and production crew for ultimate show appearance.
• Note shows during tech processes.
• Assist load-in/load-out, packing, and organization of costumes or rental package for each run.
• Supervise purchasing of costume shop materials, supplies and equipment.
• Manage and update costume inventories of stock items.
• Maintain a clean, organized and positive working environment.
• Develop paperwork, in collaboration with Wardrobe Supervisor, for each show including look lists, costume/scene breakdown and entrance/exit and quick change plots.
• Hands-on costume maintenance during each shows run.
• Job requires ability to sit/stand for long periods of time and bend, stoop, or kneel while assisting actors, staff and designer in execution of duties as assigned.
• Job requires ability to lift, carry and move costumes and necessary equipment up and down stairs in varied lighting conditions.
• Unconventional hours may be required.
• Valley Youth Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to promoting the growth of a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Required Qualifications & Skills: B.F.A. in Costume Design Required OR five plus years experience leading a professional costume department with experience in theatrical costumes; Strong supervisory skills; Experience creating and monitoring budgets. Knowledge in the requirements of union rules and guidelines for Equity Guest Artist Contract shows; Able to work long hours during heavy build and tech periods; Physically required to stoop, bend, reach, and carry 40 pounds up a flight of stairs. availability nights, weekends, and the occasional Holiday.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills: Ability to work within tight deadlines and budgets; Proficiency with MS Office suite; Valid driver’s license with safe driving record.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• professional costume construction: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person