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Costume Shop Manager
Grand Rapids Ballet
Grand Rapids, MI
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Grand Rapids Ballet costume shop manager needed
Job Title: Costume Shop Manager
Reports to: Artistic Director
Salary: Commensurate with experience plus benefits (paid vacation, sick days, health insurance)
Start Date: Spring 2015
Responsibilities:
Facilitate costume needs for touring shows
Qualifications:
Experience in costume construction and alterations
Knowledge of clothing construction, hand sewing and the operation of
sewing machines
Knowledge of costume shops and an interest in dance/theater
Supervisory experience is preferred
Must possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to work with
others
Must be able to work evenings and weekends
Position Summary:
Grand Rapids Ballet, a ballet company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking a full-time Costume Shop Manager. GRB produces new works by both emerging choreographers as well as established international artists. The Costume Shop Manager is responsible managing all day to day shop activities including personnel, supplies, inventory and equipment and will establish and maintain budgets. The Costume Shop Manager will collaborate with designers and choreographers on costume design and manage costume builds, patterning, cutting and construction of costumes. Fit purchased garments, patterned costumes and alter patterns as necessary. Determine materials list, garment construction procedures and labor hours.
Manage costume inventory, and costume repairs. Facilitate costume needs for touring. Manage dance shoe budget, inventory, distribution and stock. Hire and supervise additional freelance Costume Shop Staff as needed to complete all wardrobe-related tasks.
Extensive knowledge of costume history, construction techniques and fabric required
Knowledge of ballet history and traditions a plus
3-5 years experience managing a costume shop preferred
Budgetary experience necessary
Strong verbal, quantitative, and organizational skills
Ability to work with artists, choreographers and designers and balancing the shop's ability to complete the work on schedule
Strong personnel management skills required
Flexible, focused and well-organized team player
Ability to work quickly and accurately with attention to detail
Must be computer literate
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Must be able to work nights and weekends, as required
Must be able to climb stairs and step ladders
Must have the ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to tolerate exposure to common laundry chemicals
Must be able to twist, turn, bend, and reach and work overhead
Must be able to push and pull heavy objects
REQUIREMENTS: Candidate should have 5+ years experience in costume shop management.
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Grand Rapids Ballet costume shop manager needed
Job Title: Costume Shop Manager
Reports to: Artistic Director
Salary: Commensurate with experience plus benefits (paid vacation, sick days, health insurance)
Start Date: Spring 2015
Responsibilities:
Facilitate costume needs for touring shows
Qualifications:
Experience in costume construction and alterations
Knowledge of clothing construction, hand sewing and the operation of
sewing machines
Knowledge of costume shops and an interest in dance/theater
Supervisory experience is preferred
Must possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to work with
others
Must be able to work evenings and weekends
Position Summary:
Grand Rapids Ballet, a ballet company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking a full-time Costume Shop Manager. GRB produces new works by both emerging choreographers as well as established international artists. The Costume Shop Manager is responsible managing all day to day shop activities including personnel, supplies, inventory and equipment and will establish and maintain budgets. The Costume Shop Manager will collaborate with designers and choreographers on costume design and manage costume builds, patterning, cutting and construction of costumes. Fit purchased garments, patterned costumes and alter patterns as necessary. Determine materials list, garment construction procedures and labor hours.
Manage costume inventory, and costume repairs. Facilitate costume needs for touring. Manage dance shoe budget, inventory, distribution and stock. Hire and supervise additional freelance Costume Shop Staff as needed to complete all wardrobe-related tasks.
Extensive knowledge of costume history, construction techniques and fabric required
Knowledge of ballet history and traditions a plus
3-5 years experience managing a costume shop preferred
Budgetary experience necessary
Strong verbal, quantitative, and organizational skills
Ability to work with artists, choreographers and designers and balancing the shop's ability to complete the work on schedule
Strong personnel management skills required
Flexible, focused and well-organized team player
Ability to work quickly and accurately with attention to detail
Must be computer literate
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Must be able to work nights and weekends, as required
Must be able to climb stairs and step ladders
Must have the ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to tolerate exposure to common laundry chemicals
Must be able to twist, turn, bend, and reach and work overhead
Must be able to push and pull heavy objects
REQUIREMENTS: Candidate should have 5+ years experience in costume shop management.
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