Costume Shop Manager

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Costume Shop Manager

Please see Special Instructions for more details. Initial screening for minimum qualifications will begin immediately. Detailed review of applications for candidacy will begin on or after 1/23/2026. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date.

All interested parties must apply through UNO’s online portal. Materials submitted by other means will not be considered.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer...

Job Details

• Job Title: Costume Shop Manager
• Job Grade: MA22S
• Division: Academic Affairs
• College/Dept: College of Communication, Fine Arts & Media
• Department: School of the Arts
• Requisition Number: 2026-00137
• FTE: 1.0
• Work Schedule: Will discuss with applicant.
• Remote/Telecommuting: No remote/telecommute opportunity
• Appointment Term: 12- 12/12 months
• Pay Information: $48,000 - $51,000 Annually
• FLSA Designation: Exempt

Position Summary

The Costume Shop Manager oversees the costume shop and stock (9-5pm M-F), ensuring that costumes are produced for all four mainstage productions (and one summer production). Working with the faculty/student/guest designers, they train and oversee the students in the costume shop, assist in training and mentoring student wardrobe team, design assistants, and designers throughout the process from design inception to tech week (evenings and weekends), to strike. The costume shop manager produces/drapes patterns as needed, working with students and faculty to execute all aspects of a costume design (including crafts, hair and makeup), working with student actors, stage managers, and technicians.

Required Education

Bachelors in Theatre or in another related field

Required Experience

At least 2 years of costume shop supervision in an educational or professional costume shop, or commensurate experience in a related field. Must demonstrate knowledge of costume construction, costume technology and crafts... Proficient with standard costume shop equipment... Must be skilled in pattern draping and drafting. Ability to manage budgets, schedules...

Preferred Education

Master’s degree (MA or MFA) in costume design, costume technology, or related field...

Preferred Experience

• 3+ years of costume shop supervision and management experience.
• Knowledge of costume history and design...
• Experience with makeup and wigs...

Applicant Documents

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter, Portfolio