"Costume Shop Work Room Supervisor"

Position Title: Costume Shop Work Room Supervisor

School/Division: Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Humanties

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Description:

Reporting to the Costume Shop Manager, the Costume Shop Work Room Supervisor provides technical support for the productions of Faculty and Students in Dance and Theatre. This is a 12-month position, days and times vary depending on the production calendar during the academic year.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Creates and modifies costume patterns based on costume designs, constructs costumes, and performs alterations to ensure proper fit and design accuracy for departmental productions.
• Works with the Shop Manager to ensure smooth workflow through the costume shop by guiding student aides and over hire stitchers.
• Trains students in costume construction techniques and provides feedback on student work to aid in grading.
• Assesses materials, construction, build time and labor needs for student, guest, and faculty costume designs and provide feedback to Shop Manager.
• Along with costume design faculty and the Shop Manager, guides student designers in the inner workings of a professional costume shop.
• Collaborates with Drama and Dance faculty with season selection.
• Assists in student costume fittings in cooperation with the Shop Manager and the designer.
• Provides technical guidance and support to students on theatrical construction techniques including interpretation of renderings, draping and patterning, construction and stitching techniques.
• Supports Shop Manager in working with designers, over-hire stitchers, and student crews to ensure the timely completion of costumes for six main-stage drama productions and two faculty dance concerts.
• Attends production meetings which take place at 6pm on Mondays and Wednesdays throughout the semester.
• Attends Drama and Dance faculty meetings.
• Provides feedback on student work in order to assist the faculty in decisions regarding Bachelor of Fines Arts applicants.
• Splits coverage of dress rehearsals with the Shop Manager including managing dressers and wardrobe supervisors.
• Assists the Shop Manager in the organization and maintenance of supplies, equipment, and shop workspaces.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 5 years of related experience.
• Experience in professional and/or educational costume shop.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced draping and patternmaking skills preferred.
• Tailoring and advanced stitching skills.
• Wardrobe experience and additional costume craft skills, such as dyeing, wig/hairstyling, millinery, etc.
• Teaching experience and the ability to work with college level students.

EEO Statement:

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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