Serve as the direct supervisor for costume department heads
including the Costume Crafts, Wig & Makeup, and Wardrobe
supervisors.
Work with designers to determine built pieces versus stock and
rental.
Create and track material and labor budgets.
Provide feedback to CSF Production Manager on costume staff
hiring and manage all seasonal costume shop staff.
Oversee all day-to-day shop activities including personnel
scheduling, equipment maintenance, supplies inventory, organization
of workroom and costume storage areas.
Train and supervise college-level staff.
Facilitate communication between costume department and all
other CSF departments.
Maintain standards in accordance with AEA contractual
requirements.
Actively participate in preparation and construction on each
production.
Participate in preseason production meetings and work
sessions.
Monitor team safety, morale, and quality control and
communicate regularly with the CSF Production Manager to strategize
solutions and ensure that costumes operations are properly
resourced.
Adhere to the policies set forth in the CSF Standard Access and
Locking Procedures.
This position reports directly to the CSF Production
Manager.
What You Should Know
This is a temporary position. This position will have some
responsibilities beginning in January 2027 regarding design and
production meetings, and responsibilities for this position will
continue through mid-July 2027
What We Can Offer
The hourly pay range for this full-time temporary position is
$23-$26.
Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not
benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for
paid sick leave .
Be Statements
Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- 1+ year of related experience demonstrating the required skills
is required for all positions. Appropriate education will
substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
- A valid driver’s license is required for this position.
- Additional online training to gain authorization to operate
university vehicles.
What You Will Need
- A commitment to a collaborative workplace environment in which
all employees are empowered to do their best work.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and technical skills
related to the required abilities of the position.
- The ability to maintain high quality/standards and a safe and
supportive work environment while working on tight timelines.
- Artistic sensibility and sensitivity.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Teaching / mentoring experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and G Suite applications.
- 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role in theatrical costume
production, or relevant trades.
- Experience leading a full shop, with multiple shows in
production concurrently, and a staff with varying degrees of
experience.
- Deep understanding of costume design and costume history,
costume crafts, wardrobe, wig, and makeup processes.
- Knowledge of fabrics and materials and their individual
qualities, characteristics, and suppliers.
- Significant experience in costume construction and alteration,
including contemporary and period patterning and draping.
- Working knowledge of domestic and industrial sewing machines
and other applicable equipment.
- Experience in outdoor theater production.
- Experience leading costuming budgets and sourcing.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically identifies for which position
(or positions) you are applying for.
Please include at least 3 references with their contact information
on your resume.
Please apply by
November 15, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, please apply through
CU Boulder Jobs.
For questions about position specifics, please email Jonathan
Dunkle (j.dunkle@colorado.edu).
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in
any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying
information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school
attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting
or removing this information.
Essential Services
This position is designated “essential services.” The incumbent is
required to respond to requests for work during campus emergencies
(snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural or man-made event)
and report to work for his / her regularly assigned shift during
emergency campus closures.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
