Costume Shop Manager - The Atlanta Opera

SUMMARY

The Costume Shop Manager will support the mission of The Atlanta Opera by supervising the work of the costume shop in the creation of world class opera production on both a grand and intimate scale. The Costume Shop Manager will supervise the work of the costume staff and report to the Costume Coordinator.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise the daily work of the costume shop. Maintains the work flow of built, purchased, rented or pulled costume projects in the shop by monitoring all construction processes; monitoring personnel and resource needs.

• Hire seasonal shop and wardrobe staff and per-production over-hire as necessary

• Resolve staffing issues by identifying staffing needs; making recommendations for hiring and performance evaluation; training and assessing training gaps of current and new staff

• Schedule and maintain staff hours, timesheets, and pay roll

• Manage costume shop seasonal budgets and expense accounts, working closely with the accounting department to comply with all financial policies

• Schedule and attend all costume fittings to ensure consistency and construction standards

• Attend all dress rehearsals supporting the work of the Costume Coordinator and Wardrobe Supervisor

• Maintain inventory and order shop supplies

• Researching and sourcing supplies, materials and equipment

• Provide instruction and development for young employees

• Take on shop projects as needed

• Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of costume history, construction techniques, and fabric

• Knowledge of draping, cutting, constructing, fitting, and alterations

• Knowledge of safety standards for costume related equipment, products and tools and their implementation is necessary.

• Basic sewing machine repair and maintenance.

• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, Drop Box.)

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem solving and management skills

• Ability to multi-task and execute projects efficiently and according to schedule

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor/Bachelor Fine Arts or graduate degree in Costume Technology or Management or equivalent work experience in a professional theatrical costume shop

• 5 years’ experience in costume technology with demonstrated supervisory experience,

quality work in a fast paces environment

• Must be able to work nights and weekends.
Salary: $25 / hour