Year round
Health, dental and vision insurance
Benefits after 90 days, 70/30 Arts Center/Employee
401K retirement plan after 90 days
Paid vacation and sick leave
Benefits increase along with tenure
Open Until Filled
The ideal candidate will have experience managing a team of costume staff and knowledge of costume design, history, construction, and dressing. It is essential that the individual demonstrate strong organizational, and communication skills. In addition, candidate should have the ability to delegate tasks appropriately. Budgeting time, money and resources are paramount to the success of the costume department. Immediate supervisor to full time Cutter/Draper and Wardrobe Supervisor.
Responsibilities:
Oversee the construction, purchase, build and rental of costumes, pieces and wigs
Purchase materials required for the efficient and timely execution of costume designs
Track up to date expenses and maintain budgets of the costume department
Coordinate fitting schedules with designers, stage management, and directors
Recommend equipment purchases and provide maintenance for the costume department
Hiring/arranging of Over-hire personnel as needed
Oversee quality assurance of costumes from opening through closing (notes)
Manage inventory and rentals of Arts Center stock and enforce rental policies
Focus on Theatre Series productions and participate in all Arts Center functions including Spring Benefit, and Holiday Kick Off Festival
Additional duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
College degree or equivalent relevant work experience
Managing and Interpersonal skills
Written and verbal communication
Cutting, machine and hand sewing
Organization
Budgeting
Ideal Qualifications:
Theatre Major or MA degree in Costuming
Costume Design Experience
Wig Styling and Maintenance
Machine Maintenance
Craftwork
Qualities:
Remains calm in stressful situations
Ability to be a self-starter
Advocates for a safe and healthy environment
Works alone as well as with a group
Maintains body positive work space
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 SPT7 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.
