The College of Performing Arts at The New School is seeking a highly qualified Wardrobe Supervisor to join its Performance Operations - Costume Department Staff. The Costume Department is responsible for the creation and delivery of garments as designated and discussed by the Costume Designer, Design Team, and Production Staff. The Wardrobe Supervisor coordinates with designers, shop management, and the production team to guarantee their assigned show meets the overarching theatrical vision while ensuring the safety and support of the students.
The Wardrobe Supervisor is a well-organized, caring, and focused individual with experience in managing groups of people with varying experience in theater and opera production. The Wardrobe Supervisor reports to the Costume Shop Manager and works closely with Production Management and Stage Management for show-related tasks.
This is an overhire position, with opportunities for work to be scheduled as needed by the Costume Department. The position may be renewed pending institutional need and availability of funding.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Wardrobe Supervisor is a well-organized, caring, and focused individual with experience in managing groups of people with varying experience in theater and opera production. The Wardrobe Supervisor reports to the Costume Shop Manager and works closely with Production Management and Stage Management for show-related tasks.
This is an overhire position, with opportunities for work to be scheduled as needed by the Costume Department. The position may be renewed pending institutional need and availability of funding.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with designers, creative teams, and production crew
- Delegate responsibilities to all overhire wardrobe crew members, and supervise overhire workers during shifts in the absence of the Costume Shop Manager
