Costume Technician
Colorado State University
Job Description
The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance is seeking a Costume Technician with professional experience in theatre, opera, and/or dance. The Costume Technician works with the Costume Shop Manager and Assistant Costume Shop Manager to execute the needs of productions.
Essential Job Duties
Supervises costume students and student assistants in all costume areas including, but not limited to workroom, crafts, dyeing, wardrobe, hair and makeup application and costume storage.
Assists in overseeing the completion of all costume elements for all Music, Theatre, & Dance productions including, but not limited to costumes that are made-to-order, purchased, modified, rented and/or pulled.
Attends rehearsals, dress rehearsals, design/production meetings, and read-thru’s as needed (may be in the evenings and/or weekends).
Make purchases on an institutional P-Card and follow all related financial rules, protocols for submission of receipts via Kuali, and maintain appropriate records for budgeting.
Supervision
Supervises, provides training and mentors student designers and work study students in crafts, makeup, and hair/wigs for the costume production process.
Required Job Qualifications
BA /BFA in Costume Design and/or Technology OR a BA/ BFA in Dance or Theatre with demonstrated experience in costume design/technology.
Experience with Tailoring, Millinery and/or Dancewear.
Experience in costume crafts and fabrication.
Experience working in an education setting.
Experience working with Dance Costumes.
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check
This position requires some evening and weekend work.
Salary Range
$48,000-$50,000Required Application Documents
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Cover Letter, Portfolio, Resume/CVEmployee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.