Auditions & Jobs

Audition date: September 25, 2017
Resume deadline: September 4, 2017
Finals: September 25, 2017

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Highly qualified applicants send a one-page resume to mmcconnell@atlantaopera.org.
No phone calls please.

Audition date: November 11, 2017
Resume deadline: October 21, 2017
Finals: November 11, 2017 at the Cobb Energy Centre

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Highly qualified applicants send a one-page resume to mmcconnell@atlantaopera.org.
No phone calls please.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must have experience as a draper in a professional costume shop, and as such be able to drape or draft costumes as rendered by the costume designer, and supervise the cutting and construction of costumes by your team.
• Conduct fittings with costume designer, and keep the build on schedule.
• Experience with fitting and altering rented and purchased costumes, adhering strictly to accepted practices for rented costumes.
• Must have experience with a wide variety of materials, proficiency with operating and trouble-shooting industrial sewing machines, and excellent communication skills.
• Must maintain a calm and professional attitude at all times, and manage own workload and that of team, under the supervision of the costume director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent job related experience
• Proficiency in advanced sewing techniques
• Experience using industrial sewing equipment
• Experience supervising costume staff
• Demonstrated proficiency drafting/draping patterns for costuming
• Must be able to climb stairs
• Be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Some evening and weekend work

Please email cover letter and resume with references to jschmink@atlantaopera.org, and include Cutter/Draper in the subject line. No phone calls please.

DUTIES & 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

COMPENTENCIES

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
  preferred.

Please email cover letter and resume with references to jschmink@atlantaopera.org, and include Costume Shop Foreman in the subject line. No phone calls please.