Costumer II

Job Summary

Performs seamstress duties required to ensure costumes are provided for University theatrical productions.

Job Functions

• Assists costume designer in the design and fitting of costumes to performers; performs duties such as patterning, cutting, sewing, fitting, painting, distressing, and pressing.
• Performs special costuming duties to include wig dressing, hat making, corsetry, leather crafting, shoe making, dyeing, jewelry making, fiberglass and celastic construction.
• Provides technical guidance and direction to student learners in constructing, sewing, and maintaining costumes and in applying theatrical makeup.
• Maintains inventory of costumes and related accessories; ensures cleaning and mending of costumes as necessary; ensures necessary maintenance on sewing machines and other equipment.
• Maintains inventory of costume shop supplies.
• Provides technical guidance to wardrobe “running crews.”
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school degree and two years experience or completion of trade school or apprenticeship. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Job Family

Craft

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

EEO Category

Skilled Craft (non-supervisory)

Rev. Date

03/08/05

Job Key

30000178

Pay Grade

34