What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Employment - 2025 Costume Shop Assistant position at Ohio Northern University?
Posting Details
Posting Number:
Stu001638
Posting Type:
Student - Open to All Current ONU Students
Job Title:
Student Employment - 2025 Costume Shop Assistant
Position Type:
Student
Department:
Performing Arts
Job Summary:
2025-26 Costume Shop Assistant
Principal Responsibilities
- Assist in building costume “looks” for characters as necessary for the costume designer, director, and production team to review during the production process.
As a costume assistant, you’ll have the chance to Assist with fittings, learn how to pin alterations, and contribute as needed, providing a valuable learning experience.
- Assist in creating and maintaining the production bible for shows.
- Assist in cleaning and tracking makeup, wigs, and other hair goods with “Wig & Hairpiece Chart, with the possibility of building and styling hairpieces.
- Assist in selecting all costume accessories such as jewelry, shoes, hats, etc.
- Assist in finding, selecting, or altering all clothing.
- Assist in creating wardrobe plots for productions. For example, include tracking pieces that must be laundered, pressed, and steamed every performance.
They assist in the strike or closing of a show, taking notes on which pieces need to be sent to dry cleaning, which will be returned to stock, and help coordinate any borrowed or rented costumes.
- Assist in creating the production work calendar and note all due dates.
- Assist in costume fittings with the costume designer/Costume shop manager to take notes on changes and alterations.
Required Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to multitask
- Professionalism
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled as an ONU student
- Good academic standing
EEO Statement
ONU is an equal employment opportunity employer. Accordingly, no person shall be discriminated against based on race, color, sex, gender identity, transgender status, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, separation, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
Closing Date:
05/18/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes