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Costume Shop Foreman

This position supports the overall costume production build for the School of Theatre Arts (SoTA). Assists with supervision and coordination of student employees, practicum students and overhire guests. Maintains and executes daily task lists, schedules staff, provides stitching, fitting and finishing guidance, and monitors equipment.  This is a full time (9 months; August 15-May 15), on-campus position. Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off and access to multiple tuition programs for self and dependents.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist Costume Shop Supervisor/Designer with management and guidance of student employees and overhire workers; maintains updated daily task list for production management needs; oversees quality of all tasks, including delivery of correction; administers clear and concise instructions for successful completion; may be assigned as the designer for a process; substitute for Costume Shop Supervisor when supervisor is unavailable, including class instruction, design meetings and department meetings
  • Assist with student training; trains work study students at an internship level; trains 105y/106y students in safety practices, basic machine maintenance, basic machine and hand sewing techniques; assist with training students in wig and hairpiece preparation, craft and millinery construction, safe chemical handling and wardrobe maintenance; train in proper fitting room preparation, etiquette and execution
  • Oversee construction and build process; develop original costuming patterns and adapts commercial patterns; instructs students in garment construction; maintains viability of costume stock; coordinates supply purchase needs with Costume Shop Supervisor
  • Collaborate with Costume Shop Supervisor/designer for rehearsal supervision coverage of costume area during tech weeks and show runs; identifies and schedules students to cover wardrobe, crafts, hair and makeup during each process; coordinates rotation schedule for supervision of students by a qualified costume area employees; identifies and coordinate schedule for any Saturday or Sunday work call that may be needed; attend show strike and coordinate organization and return of stock to storage
  • Leads cleanup, project organization, equipment checks, restocking; daily clean up and project organization; weekly equipment maintenance; assess condition of costume and restocks all costume inventory; attends show strike and coordinates organization and return of stock to storage

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field required
  • Minimum of 3 years work related experience; hand and machine sewing, including operating an industrial serger/industrial irons, flat patterning and draping experience preferred
  • Understands the collaborative theatrical process of design and production
  • Physical demands of the job include lifting, carrying, excessive standing/walking; may come in contact with and require safe handling of dyes, paints, and chemicals during costume production.

Application Information:

Please download the application at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/job-openings/.  Feel free to include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and the position is open until filled.  

 

Email:  hr@iwu.edu

Illinois Wesleyan University
Human Resources, Holmes 209
1312 N. Park Street
Bloomington, IL  61701
Fax:  309-556-1710

$22.72 (37.5 hrs/week; 9 month/year position)

 

An overview of IWU benefits can be found here. Illinois Wesleyan University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting and further building our community in these dimensions. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer.  Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/SexualMisconductPolicy.html.  Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusive excellence; details at www.iwu.edu/diversity.