[Usittne] please post- costume shop mananger

[Curioso, Don]

COSTUME SHOP MANAGER
The Boston Conservatory is seeking a Costume Shop Manager responsible
for evaluating all costume designs for feasibility, and executing and
supervising the execution of designs for all theatre, dance, and opera
productions. As requested by Production Manager, the CSM attends
scheduled Production Meetings for all productions, ensures costuming
issues under his/her domain are addressed as needed and that artistic
need deadlines are met as discussed. The CSM supervises the Assistant
Costume Shop Manager, all in-house build crews and oversees the
execution of jobbed-out projects. 

NOTE: This is a 43-week, academic year position.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities 
*	Coordinates all costuming and makeup needs during the execution
phase of production; oversees all costume shop activity.  As requested
by Production Manager, works with designers to address budgetary
compliance.  Suggests rental or borrowing alternatives to save time and
money.
*	As requested, prepares appropriate information for each
Production Meeting; such information must include anything relevant to
the phase of production each meeting will address. 
*	Trains the student workforce in costume design and construction
as needed; ensures that all phases of production (from preliminary
designs through post-production) are thoroughly planned, organized, and
effectively executed. 
*	Ensures that proper safety measures and adequate housekeeping
are observed by all under his/her direction. 
*	Monitors costume construction in relation to each production's
established artistic needs and the overall production schedule;
initiates corrective action when potential conflicts arise.
*	Immediately alerts the Production Manager of any potential
problems and recommends solutions.
*	Ensures that all Dress Rehearsals are attended by the Designer,
Shop Manager, or Wardrobe Manager who will resolve technical
difficulties encountered as well as evaluate progress and functionality.
Coordinates with the same to set shop priorities based upon these
evaluations.
*	Coordinates cleaning and returning of all costumes for each
production.
*	Sets own work schedule to meet other individual production
and/or institutional needs. Sets the work schedules of those under
his/her supervision.
*	Performs other duties that enhance institutional professionalism
and/or academic needs.

Qualifications and Skills  
Bachelors Degree required.  Minimum 2 years experience as shop manager
or assistant shop manager.  Experience required in draping, sewing,
dying, cutting, patterning and wardrobe.  Prior experience required in
teaching or training students or volunteers.  Experience in Dance
costumes preferred. Must be able to regularly lift objects of up to 35
lbs. 

Interested and qualified candidates should email a letter of interest,
resume and the names of three references to:
dcurioso at bostonconservatory.edu or mail to: Don Curioso, Production
Manager, The Boston Conservatory, 8 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02215. No
phone calls please.  Applications will continue to be received until the
position is filled.



Don Curioso
Production Manager
The Boston Conservatory
8 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02215
617-912-9140
dcurioso at bostonconservatory.edu

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