Costume Studio Manager

The Costume Studio Manager oversees the daily operation of the
costume studio including personnel, budget, and supplies management. The Costume Studio Manager is responsible for supervising the
production and completion of new costumes, the refurbishment/alteration of existing costumes, and coordinating rentals for the production
season.

Essential Duties

• Oversees the daily operation of the costume shop including personnel and
  supplies management. Supervises the production and completion of new costumes and the refurbishment, alteration of existing costumes for the
  production season.
• Assists in oversight of educational mission of the costume program.
• Attends necessary departmental
  meetings and rehearsals.
• Directly supervises the costume staff and students.
• Maintains the machinery, equipment, and
  facilities of the area.
• Manages the daily operations of the costume area.
• Performs various duties as needed to
  successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree, AND:

• 24 months of professional theater
  experience in costuming.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu
of the Bachelor’s degree for a total of 72 months of related experience.

Skills:

• Ability to accurately
  read and understand written materials and instructions
• Able to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, faculty,
  and staff
• Effective oral and written communication
• Ability to keep organized budgets and tracking available funds
• Ability to work independently and exceptional organizational skills
• Costume construction skills
• Ability to perform
  basic machine maintenance
• Ability to learn and utilize new technologies quickly
• Attention to detail
• Able to
  supervise staff and communicate directions and expectations effectively

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Physical: Must be able to stand for extended periods. Lift up to 50 lbs. and be able to kneel and/or stoop for short periods.
  Ability to engage in repetitive motion. Physical stress or discomfort includes, but is not limited to, odors, greasy, inky or dirty
  materials, extreme temperature, irritating noises, heavy lifting, stooping, standing, bending, climbing or sitting with no relief and safety
  hazards. Job duties performed in clinical settings or labs may include exposure to human blood, blood products, or other body fluids and
  potential exposure to diseases and infections.
• Environmental: Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods;
  requires contact with students. Willing to work nights and weekends.

Departmental Preferences

• Masters degree in costume technology or design
• Experience in construction of dancewear
• Experience in theatrical period
  costumes
• Tailoring experience
• Worked or trained in a professional costume shop
• Knowledge or experience with
  computer aided design programs (Adobe Illustrator, Clo 3D, Pattern Master Boutique, Tailor-Made, etc.)

Certifications
& Licenses

• Valid Driver’s License

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a
final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the
policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

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