Assistant Costume Shop Manager
$68,640–$70,720 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Manage administrative tasks for the costume shop, including receipt tracking, fitting notes, paperwork, and scheduling for AMDA productions. Act as liaison to staff, student workers, and cast members regarding operational information while tracking orders, shipments, and returns. Supervise Mainstage Productions as assigned, coordinating fittings, shopping, alterations, and garment construction. Help organize shop spaces and instruct staff on daily tasks, including sewing, cutting, and stitching. Schedule shifts for workers and lead the shop or production teams when the manager is unavailable. Assist with hiring and training new staff and student workers. Work Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend availability for crewing.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to safely lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 40 pounds
- Bachelors Degree in a related field preferred
- 1-3 years of prior experience in all aspects of Costume Shop administrative tasks including emails, paperwork creation and implementation, and maintaining organizational systems
- 1-3 years of experience of Costume Design or Coordination
- 1-3 years of prior experience in all aspects of theatre costume construction including but not limited to pattern making, hand sewing, cutting, stitching, and alterations
- Knowledge of home and industrial sewing machines and sergers
- Knowledge of theatrical garment construction and historical sewing
- Knowledge, ability, and experience in costume coordination or costume design
- Excellent hand and machine sewing skills
- Excellent organization and communication skills
- Ability to remain professional while coordinating and supervising staff and students
- Ability to supervise and lead a team of workers
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team
- This position is subject to a background check and reference check upon a conditional offer of employment
- Full-time, non-exempt position
- Fully in-person position based on AMDA's Hollywood campus in Los Angeles, California
- The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Pacific Time
- Occasional evening and weekend work is required for crewing and supervising productions
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