Wardrobe Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• To ensure that working practices and methods determined by the Head of Wardrobe are implemented and followed
• To help maintain the relevant costume requirements and performer needs are met in an efficient, effective, flexible and friendly manner at all times.
• To assist in training casual staff.
• To assist in the tracking of supplies and materials required for the running of the Costume Workroom.
• To carry out and assist wardrobe staff with costume refurbishment / remake projects.
• To familiarize yourself with storylines and character plots and performer pre-sets and dressing tracks.
• Ability to follow instruction from the HOD, Costume Designer / Associate Costume Designer during the technical and opening periods of this production.
• To ensure that all running wardrobe work is achieved within the time constraints set and to a high standard and paying close attention to detail.
• To help maintain the cleaning and laundering of all costumes for the production in the manner and frequency required to maintain the appearance of the costumes.
• To help maintain and keep the costume bible up to date.
• To help ensure that the running wardrobe rooms and all costumes in dressing rooms are kept in a clean and tidy manner and to follow good house-keeping procedures within the running wardrobe (including Covid19 safety procedures).

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

• The ability to both follow instruction and solve problems independently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The candidate must be a strong team player and support other team members in sharing workroom skills and resolve problems together as well as independently.
• To be able to implement speciality cleaning of theatrical costumes, repair / maintenance of costumes, footwear, head pieces and accessories.
• To have ability to problem solve and work well under pressure in a fast-paced theatrical environment.
• Excellent working knowledge of costume repair and skill set for both hand and machine sewing.
• Friendly and approachable manner.
• Responsive to both artistic and performers needs.
• Willingness to learn new skills and pass on skills to colleagues.
• Strong organization, time management and administration skills.

DESIRABLE

• Knowledge / skill set within areas such as theatrical costume construction, props / costume cross-over pieces, leatherwork, breaking down, pattern cutting, beading, millinery and dying.
• Experience with a dance company or show.