Costume Studio Manager/Designer at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky
Posted in Other 14 days ago.
Job Description:
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details Posting Details
| Job Title | Costume Studio Manager/Designer |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | DU12187 |
| Department Name | 8X300:Fine Arts - Theatre Arts |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Salary Range | $4,400.00 - $4,800.00 per month |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | NA |
| Required Related Experience | NA |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | NA |
| Physical Requirements | NA |
| Shift | General daytime schedule, 40 hours/week with some nights and weekends as needed during productions |
| Job Summary | The University of Kentucky Department of Theatre & Dance is seeking a temporary (11-month assignment ) Costume Studio Manager to contribute to an inclusive environment of college-wide costume support. The qualified candidate will become the leading member of a team, including 1 cutter/draper and 1 costume stock/rental staff member, that work in a creative and collaborative manner with members of the production teams for theatre, opera, and dance. This team provides costume support and coordination for an 8-show season that includes 3 theatre productions, 1 musical, 1 dance concert, and 2 opera performances over the Fall and Spring semesters. The final show is a music theatre review produced in the early summer. Primary responsibilities include:• Budgeting and labor estimation for costume studio• Purchasing fabric and studio supplies• Coordination of measurements, fittings, and costume construction• Participate in a team approach to construct and alter costumes for productions• Represent costume studio in production meetings and rehearsals• Wardrobe crew training, management, and oversight• Design 2-3 productions within the Fall and Spring semesters• Serve as liaison to guest costume designers for 3-4 shows• Mentor student costume designers for 2-3 shows• Manage and teach practicum students with support from the Cutter/Draper in the costume studio (8-12 per semester)• Support student led Studio Season within established departmental guidelines |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes |
| Preferred Education/Experience | MFA ; exceptional and significant professional experience will be considered |
| Deadline to Apply | 06/30/2024 |
| University Community of Inclusion | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen. |
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