Department/Team: Production
Position Reports To: James Goodrich, Costume Director
Work Location: In-person at Seattle Rep
FLSA Classification: Seasonal/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Benefits: Eligible for parking discounts & free ORCA card
Pay Range: $27.18 - $29.66 per hour
Position Classification: 800, H-10
Application Deadline: Friday, June 6th @ 11:59pm
You can apply from your phone by texting "CDA" to (206) 966-4931
About Us
Seattle Rep is committed to producing the highest quality programming, and we believe that our ability to contribute to excellence in the arts depends on building a community whose members come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences.
We are part of a growing movement in theater to ensure inclusion of those who have been excluded historically; focusing particularly on racial and ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, and women, ensuring they are at the decision-making table and reflected in our community.
Mission
Seattle Rep collaborates with extraordinary artists to create productions and programs that reflect and elevate the diverse cultures, perspectives, and life experiences of our region.
Vision
Theater at the heart of public life
Values
Artistic Vitality, Sustainability, Generous and Inclusive Practices
About The Position
Seattle Rep is seeking a Costume Design Associate to work with, and as an extension of, the Costume Designer; assisting to fully realize the garments, accessories and hair goods that comprise a specific costume design.
Typical Duties Include
Act as Costume Design Associate
Every candidate brings something special to the table. If your experience and skills don't perfectly align with the job qualifications but you are excited about the role, feel your values align well with the Rep, and are willing to strive for excellence in your work, please apply. We will train the right candidate.
TO BE CONSIDERED
Workplace accessibility and accommodations can be discussed with HR once an offer of employment has been extended.
Position Reports To: James Goodrich, Costume Director
Work Location: In-person at Seattle Rep
FLSA Classification: Seasonal/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Benefits: Eligible for parking discounts & free ORCA card
Pay Range: $27.18 - $29.66 per hour
Position Classification: 800, H-10
Application Deadline: Friday, June 6th @ 11:59pm
You can apply from your phone by texting "CDA" to (206) 966-4931
About Us
Seattle Rep is committed to producing the highest quality programming, and we believe that our ability to contribute to excellence in the arts depends on building a community whose members come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences.
We are part of a growing movement in theater to ensure inclusion of those who have been excluded historically; focusing particularly on racial and ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, and women, ensuring they are at the decision-making table and reflected in our community.
Mission
Seattle Rep collaborates with extraordinary artists to create productions and programs that reflect and elevate the diverse cultures, perspectives, and life experiences of our region.
Vision
Theater at the heart of public life
Values
Artistic Vitality, Sustainability, Generous and Inclusive Practices
About The Position
Seattle Rep is seeking a Costume Design Associate to work with, and as an extension of, the Costume Designer; assisting to fully realize the garments, accessories and hair goods that comprise a specific costume design.
Typical Duties Include
Act as Costume Design Associate
- Understand and embrace show designs to provide continuity of design decisions throughout the build in the absence of the designer
- Compile sketches for the workroom and Stage Managers, and perform design research, as needed
- Facilitate procurement of all materials needed to execute costumes, including but not limited to: fabric and accessory materials, costume rentals, stock and purchased garments. This may involve local, catalog, or on-line shopping, as well as connecting with out of town colleagues and distributors
- Attend meetings, run-throughs, dress-tech/preview with, or as a representative of, the Designer and shop
- Assist the Costume Associate Director or Stock Manager to pull rehearsal costumes and accessories when necessary.
- Provide timely and comprehensive communication between the Designer, work room staff, Director, actors, stage management, and other departments.
- Compile paperwork and prepare dressing lists, check in sheets, and run lists for the wardrobe crew to facilitate the running and maintenance of each show.
- Support the Costume Director and Costume Associate Director to manage up to date show budgets, by turning in all coded purchase receipts, and product returns in a timely manner.
- Record and maintain a full record of all design decisions, vendors, shopping and material sources, and rental records to create a Show Binder.
- Schedule and facilitate all outside repair and maintenance services regarding costumes garments.
- Communicate maintenance information from Drapers and Crafts to the Wardrobe Crew.
- Assure cohesion in the workroom by communication with team members individually and as a group
- Support the Draper Teams’ work with the goal of staying on time and budget, while fulfilling the designer’s vision
- Assist with scheduling and prioritizing the workflow to meet internal goals which may include, but are not limited to dye schedules, fittings, tech and dress rehearsals.
- Facilitate and time manage fittings to ensure efficiency
- Schedule and facilitate all outside repair and maintenance services regarding costumes garments
- Communicates maintenance information from Drapers and Crafts to the Wardrobe Crew.
- In collaboration with Stage Management, schedule fittings.
- Coordinate and cooperate with other departments to fulfill unity of design between scenery, properties, lighting, sound, and costumes.
- Facilitate Wardrobe/Wigs & Hair/Stage Manager meetings.
- Proactive engagement and implementation of EDI (Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) practices.
- Attend to other assignments as identified by the Costume Director, including but not limited to activities in the theatre itself.
- Attend meetings pertinent to production, costumes, all SRT staff, and EDI work.
- Promote a respectful work environment.
- Commitment to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace via decisive action including consistently seeking out opportunities for self and community improvement in the areas of racial equity, accessibility, gender inclusivity, and cultural sensitivity.
- A minimum of 4 years of demonstrated Costume Design/Design Assistant experience at the educational or professional level
- Must possess a strong sense of design, color, and have knowledge of costume and art history
- Ability to visualize garments from drawings while possessing a basic understanding of draping
- Possess an excellent sense of organization and tracking
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Honed analytical and problem-solving skills
- Work independently and as a team and be self-motivated in either situation
- Must be able to keep a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends
- Proficient computer skills (MS Outlook, Word and Excel, Photoshop).
- BFA in Costume Design
- Basic accounting skills
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
- Valid drivers’ license and good driving record
- Knowledge of Actors Equity rules and IATSE 887
Every candidate brings something special to the table. If your experience and skills don't perfectly align with the job qualifications but you are excited about the role, feel your values align well with the Rep, and are willing to strive for excellence in your work, please apply. We will train the right candidate.
TO BE CONSIDERED
- Submit a resume detailing related experience and education
- Submit a cover letter that outlines how your related experience and education qualifies you for the position and illustrates why you want to work at Seattle Rep.
Workplace accessibility and accommodations can be discussed with HR once an offer of employment has been extended.