Costume Director at Valley Youth Theatre - Valley Youth Theatre

Valley Youth Theatre seeks an experienced Costume Director.



Ideal Candidate: Must be detail-oriented and remain focused in a fast-paced working environment with some non-traditional hours. This strategic position is responsible for the coordination of all costumes in Valley Youth Theatre’s season, with some design opportunities, while developing and maintaining a cognitive and cohesive shop staff.



Job Duties/Expectations include (but are not limited to):

• Supervise entire shop staff including Costume Shop Supervisor, Stitchers and Over-hires.

• Oversee all in-house built pieces. Show appearance.

• Act as Costume Coordinator for any rental packages.

• Arrange/attend fittings and take notes.

• Work in collaboration with guest designers, creative teams and production crew for ultimate show appearance.

• Note shows during tech processes.

• Assist load-in/load-out, packing, and organization of costumes or rental package for each run.

• Supervise purchasing of costume shop materials, supplies and equipment.

• Manage and update costume inventories of stock items.

• Maintain a clean, organized and positive working environment.

• Develop paperwork, in collaboration with Wardrobe Supervisor, for each show including look lists, costume/scene breakdown and entrance/exit and quick-change plots.

• Hands-on costume maintenance during each shows run.

• Job requires ability to sit/stand for long periods of time and bend, stoop, or kneel while assisting actors, staff and designer in execution of duties as assigned.

• Job requires ability to lift, carry and move costumes and necessary equipment up and down stairs in varied lighting conditions.

• Unconventional hours may be required.



Qualifications:

B.F.A. in Costume Design Required OR Five years plus experience leading a professional costume department.



To apply:

Please send letter, resume and references to leighann@vyt.com and include 2024/2025 COSTUME DIRECTOR in the subject line.



About Valley Youth Theatre:

Whether on stage, in class, or in the audience, young people involved with Valley Youth Theatre are given self-confidence, leadership skills and the ability to find their voice through participation in the performing arts.

Recognized for its professional quality performances, exceptional teaching staff, and variety of social programs, VYT has continuously impacted the vitality and diversity of the arts in Phoenix. While some VYT alumni go on to become professional theatre, television, and film actors, many reach their full potential in other professions to become police officers, professors, attorneys, chefs, parents, and community leaders. Valley Youth Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to promoting the growth of a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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Salary: $60,000 - $75,000/year