The ideal candidate will have experience as a dresser and knowledge of the role of a dresser in live performance. In addition, the candidate should have excellent interpersonal communication skills to work with staff and performers of all ages. Knowledge of costume construction is a plus, but hand and machine sewing are essential. Candidates should have excellent problem-solving skills, remain calm in stressful situations and practice superior organizational skills.
Responsibilities:
Assists performers with costumes and facilitate quick changes
Check in and review costumes prior to each dress rehearsal and performance
Check out and retrieve costumes after each dress rehearsal and performance
Maintain dressing rooms
Advises Wardrobe Supervisor on matters of rigging or actor comfort.
Minor hand sewing and machine sewing for repairs or alterations
Label costumes for each character and verify preset costumes
Perform cleaning, repairs, and alterations on garments to maintain the standard of costumes from first to last performance
Required Qualifications:
Interpersonal skills with performers
Written and verbal communication
Knowledge of laundering techniques
Organization
Ideal Qualifications:
Education, training, or equivalent relevant work experience
Costume alteration/fittings/repairs
Machine and hand sewing
Wig styling and maintenance
Craftwork
Qualities:
Remains calm in stressful situations
Ability to be a self-starter
Works alone as well as with a group
EEO Statement
All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By submitting your resume, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.
Organizational Profile
The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina is located on a barrier Island within 1 hour of Savannah Georgia. We are a SPT +ndash; 7 Actors Equity associated producing theatre. We work with award winning directors, designers, and actors to offer a season of musicals and plays, including both classics and contemporary Broadway Hits.
The Arts Center is passionately committed to producing high-quality, professional theater which exceeds the expectations of the residents and visitors, many of whom are regular theater patrons in New York, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and London.
The Arts Center has successfully produced award-winning theater for 27 years in an intimate 349-seat venue in a 45,000 sq. ft. building, situated on 4.2 acres of land centrally located on Hilton Head Island, SC. Within the facility is a full scene-shop, rehearsal hall, costume shop, dressing rooms, art gallery, and educational studio.
