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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Costume Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects of costume production, from design to final fitting. This includes collaborating with directors and designers to understand their vision, sourcing materials, overseeing construction and alterations, and ensuring costumes are ready for performances. The Costume Coordinator will also be responsible for maintaining costume inventory, managing budgets, and supervising costume staff. The ideal candidate has a strong background in costume design or fashion, excellent organizational skills, and a keen eye for detail. They should also be able to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Collaborate with directors and designers to understand their vision for costumes.
- Source materials for costume production.
- Oversee construction and alterations of costumes.
- Ensure costumes are ready for performances.
- Maintain costume inventory.
- Manage costume budgets.
- Supervise costume staff.
- Coordinate fittings and alterations.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Costume Design, Fashion, or related field.
- Proven experience as a Costume Coordinator or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of costume design and production techniques.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Keen eye for detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in design software, such as Adobe Illustrator.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy costume pieces.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with costume design and production?
- How do you manage multiple projects simultaneously?
- Can you give an example of a time you had to work under pressure to meet a deadline?
- How do you ensure costumes are ready for performances?
- Can you describe your experience managing budgets?