Job Description:

● Act as primary liaison among actors, stage management and shop staff during production run

● Support actors with costumes and changes prior to, during, and after each performance; choreograph and facilitate quick changes (to include working with Costume Shop Manager and Stage Manager on securing quick change booths)

● Create and maintain comprehensive documentation and records (costume plots, piece lists, dressing lists, run sheets) for all costume items across the production

● Oversee wardrobe staff, in collaboration with Costume Shop Manager

● Efficiently tend to alteration needs and all wardrobe issues during rehearsals and performances as they arise

● Attend production meetings as needed to report on costume matters, in consultation with Costume Shop Manager

● Attend rehearsals as needed, in consultation with the Costume Shop Manager

● Coordinate and maintain all costume pieces across all stages of production (before, during and after) to uphold original designs and best possible condition, including laundering between performances and striking (sort and clean) at end of each production. Execute complete inventory of items at the end of the production, ensuring proper returns, storage, repairs, and replacements

● Participate in drafting, draping, stitching, and construction, in consultation with Costume Shop Manager

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

● Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

● Experience as Wardrobe Supervisor/Manager or Lead Dresser required, or exceptional leadership as dresser demonstrated

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

● Competency in all aspects of Wardrobe and Costume operations in theater, dance and opera

● Safe operation of wardrobe tools and machines (some industrial)

● First Aid/CPR certified a plus

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

● Ability to work independently and as a supervisor

● Extremely detail oriented and paperwork-driven

● Ability to work well under pressure and with large groups of diverse personalities and priorities

● Ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Student crews

● Wardrobe-specific Overhire Production Technicians (Dressers, Wardrobe Assistants, Hair and Makeup Technicians)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

● Indoor environments, some with low light: costume shop, stages, backstage areas, dressing rooms

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, ETC:

● Driver’s license and clean driving record required

● Nights and weekends required

● Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds and climb ladders up to 12ft

● Seated and standing positions, crouching, kneeling

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.

Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*

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