2027 WARDROBE MANAGER

JOB SUMMARY
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (OTSL) is seeking an experienced and organized Wardrobe Manager to oversee all wardrobe operations for our 2027 Festival Season. Working closely with the Costume Shop Manager, Costume Designers, Stage Management team, and Wardrobe Crew, the Wardrobe Manager is responsible for maintaining the artistic integrity and performance readiness of costumes throughout rehearsals and performances.
The Wardrobe Manager supervises wardrobe personnel, develops and maintains wardrobe paperwork, coordinates costume maintenance and laundry, manages quick changes, and ensures costumes are prepared, organized, and performance-ready for four operas performed in repertory. This position combines leadership, organization, costume maintenance, and backstage run-of-show responsibilities in a fast-paced professional opera environment.

JOB DUTIES / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
+ Supervising and training wardrobe crew members and dressers.
+ Creating and maintaining wardrobe paperwork, including run sheets, costume plots, preset lists, laundry schedules, and quick-change documentation.
+ Organizing backstage wardrobe operations, dressing rooms, and quick-change areas.
+ Maintaining costumes throughout the run through laundering, steaming, pressing, repairs, and coordination of dry cleaning.
+ Assisting performers with dressing and executing costume changes, including complex quick changes.
+ Collaborating closely with Costume Shop leadership, Stage Management, Designers, and other production departments.
+ Managing load-in and strike of costume elements.
+ Maintaining wardrobe supplies, equipment, and safe working practices.
+ Preserving the artistic integrity and consistency of costume designs throughout rehearsals and performances.

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES / SOFT SKILLS
+ Strong organizational skills
+ Leadership, problem-solving, and communication
+ Costume maintenance expertise
+ Discretion when working with performers
+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment

ABOUT OPERA THEATRE OF SAINT LOUIS
At Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, our four-show repertory season creates a fast-paced and collaborative production environment unlike any other. Our 987-seat theater brings together experienced professionals, nationally recognized designers, and emerging artists and technicians in a culture of collaboration, mentorship, and learning all while creating world-class opera. OTSL has long been a training ground for the next generation of arts professionals, offering meaningful opportunities for mentorship, hands-on experience, and artistic growth. We are committed to developing the next generation of production professionals while producing work of the highest artistic quality.

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

TO APPLY:
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