Metropolitan State College of Denver

Metropolitan State College of Denver

Costume Shop Technician

Denver, Colorado

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About the role

  • Stitching, cutting, alterations, and other aspects of costume construction as well as assigning labor to and supervising/teaching student workers while ensuring safety procedures are followed at all times.
  • Secondary duties include maintaining stock organization, and general maintenance of the shop, machines, stock, and inventory.
  • The Costume Shop Technician plays a key role in maintaining a safe and inclusive working/learning environment for MSU Theatre students, adhering to departmental fitting and measurement practices and fostering a culture of body inclusivity and antiracism.

Responsibilities

  • Create mock-ups as needed, perform pattern alterations, cut and sew garments (or instruct students on the cutting and sewing of garments), and ensure that costumes are finished to a high standard of quality.
  • Work with the Costume Shop Manager to move all costume pieces through the cutting, build, fitting, and finishing phases, ensuring that all costumes are ready for stage by production deadlines.
  • Maintain clear and effective communication in support of the build process, following up on fitting notes and dress rehearsal notes with the designer and Costume Shop Manager.
  • Maintain safety practices and standards, train students on safety procedures and ensure safe working practices are being followed by anyone working in the costume shop.
  • Create and maintain an inclusive and supportive environment for students to learn in.
  • Work to create an inclusive environment centered on body neutrality and antiracism.
  • Collaborate with the Costume Shop Manager and work in accordance with production deadlines to assign and oversee student labor in cutting, stitching, and other costume construction tasks, to include teaching sewing and construction techniques while ensuring safe use of shop equipment and maintaining high quality standards in costume construction.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Theatre or related field OR four years of experience working in a professional/academic costume shop or fashion industry equivalent.
  • Experience in a professional or academic costume shop setting.
  • Knowledge of current practices, procedures, and standards of construction in professional performing arts costume shops.
  • Demonstrated experience in theatrical costume construction.
  • Experience with costume materials including but not limited to fabrics, notions, and craft supplies.
  • Experience with the operation and maintenance of machinery used in the costume industry including but not limited to industrial and domestic single and multi-needle sewing machines, steam irons, and cutting tools
  • Experience with costume shop safety standards and the implementation of standards.
  • Ability to lift heavy costumes, fabrics, and storage bins up to 30 lbs.
  • Ability to work on ladders up to six feet high.
  • Ability to stand at the cutting table for extended periods.

Nice to have

  • Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in draping/patternmaking.
  • Demonstrated experience leading a costume construction team.
  • Experience with consent-based theatrical necessary intimacy practices and their application to costume fittings.
  • Demonstrated experience with costume crafts.
  • Experience with wigs and makeup.
  • Working knowledge of costume history.
  • The applicant must have a complete file that includes:

Compensation

  • Salary for Announcement:

Benefits

  • Visit MSU Denver's benefits website to learn more.
  • For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.
  • Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms.
  • We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion.
  • Actively train and mentor students through frequent interaction that encourages and motivates them to succeed and conveys an enthusiasm for their learning.

Company info

  • We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.
  • We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.

Equal opportunity

  • To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu.
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