The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Hiring for Costume Lab Manager at Robinson Hall Full Time

Position Number:

006599

Vacancy Open to:

All Candidates

Working Title:

Costume Lab Manager

Position Designation:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Employment Type:

Permanent – Full-time

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with some nights and weekends

Hours per week:

40

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Division:

Academic Affairs

Department:

Col of Arts & Architecture (Col)

Work Location:

Robinson Hall

Salary Range:

$52,000 – $57,000

Primary Purpose of Department:

The College of Arts + Architecture Performing Arts Services, in collaboration with the Departments of Theatre, Dance, and Music, seeks to advance the academic and event activities in the College’s performance venues in support of the College’s goals. Through its curricular, production, and operational activities, PAS works with the three performing arts departments to provide high-quality academic, production and performance experiences for CoA+A majors and UNC Charlotte students.

Our faculty and staff are committed to:

Excellence: The measure of high quality of student work in the classroom and in our shops and performance venues are a critical part of students’ theoretical and practical training.

Relevance: The work that we produce with our students should be relevant not only to the training they receive in the classroom, but also connect to our students’ communities both on campus and beyond.

Integrity: We teach and honor the values of collaboration, personal discipline, ethical behavior and respect.

Professionalism: Our faculty and staff are working professionals who teach and model industry standards. Through classroom, practicum, and internship opportunities, we strive to prepare our students to work in the performing arts industry and gain acceptance into graduate programs.

Primary Purpose of Position:

The Costume Lab Manager oversees the direction, execution, and realization of all costume elements associated with College of Arts + Architecture productions and performances, in consultation with the Dance Costume Designer (PAS) and Professor of Costume Design (Theatre). The successful candidate will have strong patterning skills (draping or flat patterning) and experience supervising/teaching individuals of varying skill levels. The Costume Lab Manager also plays an important role in the education of performing arts students in the College of Arts + Architecture. Teaching responsibilities include Production Practicum.

Summary of Position Responsibilities:

• Management and maintenance of all costume shop resources, including budgets, supplies, materials, equipment, calendars, and schedules.
• Hiring, management, supervision, and instruction of all costume shop staff, in partnership with the Dance Costume Designer
• Consult closely with Designers, Design Assistants, and Dance Costume Designer on the patterning and construction of costumes to ensure design completion and labor efficiency
• Attend all fittings to ensure consistency and construction standards.
• Set procedures for and manage costume storage and costume rentals and borrowing.
• Train wardrobe crews, in partnership with Dance Costume Designer
• Attend all production meetings and dress rehearsals.
• When needed, assist in all costume-related aspects of productions including design, construction, and maintenance.
• Maintain industry standard shop safety and standards of construction consistent with the highest professional standards.
• Interact with students as a professional role model in the costume lab.
• Communicate effectively with Dance Costume Designer, Design Faculty, Production Team, and students

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre, Costume Design, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in costume construction and/or shop management

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Master of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre, Costume Design, or related field
• Experience with dance and/or Theatre in an educational setting
• Ability to and interest in designing within the production season

Necessary Certifications/Licenses:

A valid driver’s license or equivalent means for reliable transportation.

Special Notes to Applicants:

• The department will start reviewing applications when the posting closes on January 12, 2024. Phone interviews will be conducted in February 2024 and in-person interviews will take place in March 2024.
• If there is an additional document that you feel is relative to this position that you would like to have reviewed with your Resume you may upload it to the “Other Document” section under the Applicant Documents area.
• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits
• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.

Posting Open Date:

10/23/2023

Posting Close Date:

01/12/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Proposed Hire Date:

08/12/2024

Contact Information:

Please direct any inquiries to [email protected]
Mailing Address:Hali Hutchison-Houk, Chair, Search CommitteeCollege of Arts + ArchitectureRobinson Hall, Room 230B9201 University City BoulevardCharlotte, North Carolina 28223-0001