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Title: ​​Costume Technician
Reports to:​Costume Shop Manager, Production Management
Start Date:​Flexible

About the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (CSC) is a resident ensemble theatre company bringing Shakespeare and the Classics to life for audiences of all ages. Producing year-round, CSC executes up to 10 main stage productions, 6 touring productions, and several additional events per season.

Position Overview
The Costume Technician is essential to the production team at CSC, collaborating closely with resident and guest designer and the Costume Shop Manager to ensure that CSC executes all of its projects to the highest artistic standard possible. The Costume Technician is responsible for executing costume designs for all CSC productions.

The Costume Technician has a base schedule of 9am-5:30pm, Monday through Friday. Extended hours and modified workweeks are often necessary due to technical rehearsal schedules, rental appointments, special events, and specific production needs.

The Production Department at CSC truly operates as a team. As a collective constantly striving to achieve excellence, it is possible that the Costume Technician may be asked to assist departments beyond their areas of focus or expertise. This effort is requested under exceptional circumstances.

This is a full-time, hourly position. The Costume Technician is eligible for benefits through CSC, which include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as 2 weeks of paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

Qualifications
Required skills include:
+bull; 3 years professional experience, a degree in costume technology, or an equivalent combination.
+bull; Comfortable working on multiple productions simultaneously.
+bull; Advanced costume construction and artistry skills.
+bull; Proficient in pattern making, draping, and alterations.
+bull; Must be able to lift 30lbs, bend, kneel, and climb small ladders.
+bull; Excellent verbal communication skills.
A successful candidate will also possess the following attributes:
+bull; Excellence in time management.
+bull; Effective listening and problem-solving skills.
+bull; Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
+bull; Self-sufficient while also a collaborative team player.
+bull; Enthusiasm, integrity, and energy.
+bull; Tactful communication under stress.
+bull; A sense of humor.

Responsibilities

Production:
+bull; Attend costume fittings.
+bull; Participate in the build process including patterning, stitching, and draping as necessary for any costume design execution.
+bull; Participate in all strike calls under the direction of the Costume Shop Manager.
+bull; Assist in the general operation, maintenance, and housekeeping of the costume department.
⎯ Restore work areas in the shop to a clean and tidy fashion on a regular basis.
+bull; Participate in stage cleaning and preparation leading into technical rehearsals and build processes.
+bull; May serve as Wardrobe Run crew depending on the demands of a given production. Advance notice will be given when possible.
+bull; Assist with execution and running of the FREE! Shakespeare in the Park series.
+bull; Attend technical rehearsals, first rehearsals, design runs, and previews, as requested by the Costume Shop Manager.

General:
+bull; Adhere to company policies and regulations per the CSC Company Handbook.
+bull; Maintain a safe, fair, and ethical working environment.
+bull; Collaborate with the costume shop staff to improve overall aesthetic product and production processes.
⎯ Ensure that all costume designs executed by CSC achieve world-class standards.
⎯ Communicate openly with the Costume Shop Manager regarding any execution quality concerns.
+bull; May run backstage track, serve as a board operator, or provide other performance assistance as required.
+bull; Other duties as requested by the Costume Shop Manager or Production Management.

Compensation + Benefits
This position is a full-time, non-exempt position with an hourly wage of $16-18 per hour, received through bi-weekly payroll. In addition to their earnings, the Costume Technician is eligible for benefits including:

+bull; Ten days of paid vacation, accrued seasonally.
+bull; Six days of paid sick leave, accrued seasonally.
+bull; Paid holiday leave.
+bull; Access to group health insurance with 50% of employee premiums paid by CSC.
+bull; Optional enrollment in Health Savings Account plan.
+bull; Access to dental insurance with 50% of employee premiums paid by CSC.
+bull; Life and AD+D coverage for the employee paid by CSC.
+bull; Parental leave, short-term medical leave.
+bull; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match.
+bull; Free access to CSC educational programming for dependents (Groundlings Junior, Groundlings, Summer Camp).
+bull; Complimentary enrollment and membership to the YMCA which offers fitness facilities throughout the region and other wellness benefits.
+bull; Complimentary and discounted tickets to all CSC productions.

To apply, please send cover letter, r+eacute;sum+eacute;, references, and a selection of relevant work samples to Rob Stimmel, Production Manager, at rob.stimmel@cincyshakes.com. Position will remain open until filled.