Job Description:

The Costume Stock Manager/Draper/Stitcher (CSMDS) at Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BCB) manages costume stock and storage in locations on and off campus, ensuring proper recording, tracking and usage arrangements. The CSMDS maintains the condition and inventory of BCB costume stock and identifies items for BCB rehearsals and productions as needed. The CSMDS is also responsible for excellently realizing costume designs, from sketch to completion, of BCB productions across theater, dance and opera, completing all costume drafting, draping and construction projects as assigned across productions.

As part of the Performance Services department, the CSMDS reports to the Costume Shop Manager, collaborates closely with the Wardrobe Manager and full costume shop staff; works closely with the full Production team and interfaces with directors, designers, and students. The CSMDS may supervise student workers. This is an hourly, non-exempt position

The Costume Stock Manager/Draper/Stitcher (CSMDS) at Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BCB) manages costume stock and storage in locations on and off campus, ensuring proper recording, tracking and usage arrangements. The CSMDS maintains the condition and inventory of BCB costume stock and identifies items for BCB rehearsals and productions as needed. The CSMDS is also responsible for excellently realizing costume designs, from sketch to completion, of BCB productions across theater, dance and opera, completing all costume drafting, draping and construction projects as assigned across productions.

As part of the Performance Services department, the CSMDS reports to the Costume Shop Manager, collaborates closely with the Wardrobe Manager and full costume shop staff; works closely with the full Production team and interfaces with directors, designers, and students. The CSMDS may supervise student workers. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Manage costume stockrooms and storage in locations on- and off-campus. Plans and suggests future improvements for efficiency and safety in costume stock.

Coordinates and oversees costume rentals, returns, appointments and arrangements

Oversees the return and restock of costume rentals

Oversees and trains student stock managers

Revises and maintains costume rental procedures and associated documentation, with Costume Shop Manager

Pulls costumes for rehearsals and productions, as requested by CSM or ACSM

Realize the designs for all shop supported productions across theater, music and dance

Complete all costume drafting, draping and construction projects as assigned

Perform all stitching, alterations, tailoring, and craft notes from costume fittings

Take and record student measurements for all shop supported  productions

Attend costume fitting as needed to assist designers in marking and notating costume alterations, and to fit mockups and final versions of constructed items

Support the training and instruction of the student workforce in costume organization, construction and alteration 

Uphold proper safety measures and assist with shop housekeeping. Ensure stockrooms are well organized and updated as needed, and assist in maintaining inventory of supplies, stock fabrics, notions, and office materials.

Attend Tech/Dress Rehearsals occasionally, in consultation with the Costume Shop Manager, for troubleshooting, evaluation, and designer coordination

Support the cleaning of all costumes, returning and restocking of rented costumes for each production

Support senior costume shop staff with tasks as needed

Contribute to the future planning and strategy of the BCB Costume Shop

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

Bachelor’s Degree: BFA, concentration in Costume Design, Theater/Production Design, or Fashion Design or equivalent experience

Professional costume experience preferred

Experience with costume stock work preferred

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

Proficiency in pattern drafting and draping required

Proficiency on industrial machines required

Competency in all aspects of Costume operations in theater, dance and opera

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Extremely detail oriented, paperwork-driven and able to anticipate needs 

Ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work well under pressure and with large groups of diverse personalities and priorities

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Student workers 

Costume Shop Interns

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Indoor environments, some with low light: costume shop, stages, backstage areas, dressing rooms

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, ETC:

Some nights and weekends required

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required

Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds and climb ladders up to 12ft

Seated and standing positions, crouching, kneeling

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee: 

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.  Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

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Employee Type:Staff