The Great River Shakespeare Festival is Minnesota+rsquo;s largest professional equity theater outside of the Twin Cities since 2004. Employing over 70 people at the peak of the season, GRSF presents its five/six-week season of rotating repertory from late June through July in our new home at The ARC: Home of the Historic Masonic Theatre in downtown Winona, Minnesota.

GRSF is a professional acting company of 8 to 16 actors and 40+ designers, directors, technicians, apprentices, students, and administrative staff who come from around the country to present mainstage productions in repertory; education programs; and a variety of festival events in Winona every summer.

GRSF is committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage everyone to apply regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender-identity, sexual orientation, or disability.

Also included:
Housing in Winona, MN from 1 day before start date to 1 day after end date
Great River Shakespeare Festival offers employee housing at East Lake Apartments on the WSU campus. Each apartment includes a full kitchen and an in-unit washer and dryer for added convenience.
Housing cannot accommodate animals unless they are certified service animals. We are unable to provide compensation should individuals choose to find other housing arrangements. If choosing to live somewhere else, the additional cost would unfortunately fall to the individual.

Travel:
Round trip compensation to and from Winona, MN. Either airfare or money for gas at 20 cents a mile, whichever is more cost effective.

Job Duties:
Meet with Costume Designers to discuss renderings and vision for the show.
Analyze renderings, Drape/Pattern, tailor, and/or other specialized artisan tasks that are required for the successful and timely realization of the costume designs
Assist in the altering of purchased/pulled costume pieces as needed
Instruct the First Hand in the cutting/layout of garments
Plan build assignments for the Costume Apprentices, First Hand/Stitcher with the Costume Shop Manager.
Assign daily tasks to the Costume Apprentices, First Hand/Stitcher
Instruct, mentor, and supervise the Costume Apprentices, First Hand/Stitcher in the proper way each project must be conceived, constructed, and finished
Instruct/supervise the Costume Apprentices and First Hand/Stitcher in the proper usage of the shop equipment
Attend actor measurements and costume fittings as necessary
Attend technical rehearsals and other meetings as needed
Communicate with the Costume Designers throughout the build to ensure their vision is properly realized
Assist in the maintenance of shop equipment (i.e. sewing machines, sergers, irons, etc.)
Notify Costume Shop Manager of supply needs
Provide Costume Shop Manager with yardage estimates for builds
Other duties as assigned

Skills:
Proactive + Self-Motivated: Takes initiative, anticipates needs, drives work forward independently.
Analytical Problem Solver: Inquisitive, curious, analytical, and effective at identifying and resolving challenges.
Adaptable + Growth-Oriented: Flexible in changing environments and committed to continuous improvement.
Accountable + Reliable: Takes ownership, delivers consistently, and maintains quality standards.
Collaborative Communicator: Works effectively with teams, fosters clear communication, and builds strong relationships.
Leadership + Team Development: Delegates effectively, mentors and trains others, and supports team success.
Results-Driven Organizer: Excels at project planning, scheduling, prioritization, time management, and meeting production deadlines.

Desired Qualifications:
3+ years of costume shop experience
1-2+ years experience draping and patterning garments from designer renderings
Experience supervising or mentoring students, apprentices, and/or stitchers
Experience working and creating costumes for repertory.

Please include the following documents in your application:
Portfolio
Resume
Cover Letter