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SUMMARY:

The Costume Shop Supervisor, under general supervision, manages and maintains the costume shop facilities, workers, and equipment. Position works closely with the Technical Coordinator to ensure safety standards and guidelines are followed and maintained.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as primary Draper/Cutter.
• Monitors and maintains costume inventory for the theatre.
• Provides support to the costume design professor and the technical director of the theatre.
• Supervises and mentors student workers and staff for costume production assignments.
• Provides on-the-job training for the theatre division students during practicum and production hours.
• Works closely with performance and other design and technology faculty and staff and engages in departmental, school, University, and community collaboration.

• Maintains all production equipment.
• Maintains all current safety standards and guidelines.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Design / Costuming and 3 years of related experience OR Associate degree in Theatre Arts and 5 years of related experience (High School plus 7 years of related experience may substitute degree).
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Professional experience in theatre and shop management.  Knowledge of costume shop mechanics and machinery. Supervisory experience. Knowledge of pattern drafting and/or draping. Oral and written communication skills. Detail oriented.
• Ability to: Multi-task and work well as part of a team.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: NA
• Physical Requirements: NA
• Other Requirements: Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Design / Costuming. Experience in costume construction.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

Student Workers

Salary Range:

13.01 - 19.80 USD Hourly

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned. All Texas A&M University-Commerce employees are expected to facilitate a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  The University has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Texas A&M University-Commerce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.