Director of Costume Shop
- Employer
- Ball State University
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Nov 22, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Arts, Other Arts, Performing Arts, Education, Instructional Technology & Design, Professional Fields, Vocational & Technical Fields, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Arts Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Details
Posting Details
Position Title
Director of Costume Shop
Additional Information
Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance welcomes applicants for Director of Costume Shop.
The Ball State Department of Theatre and Dance offers eight diverse curricular options that develop and nurture each student’s creativity, curiosity, and collaborative skills. We are always growing and changing, seeking new ways to inspire our students to be thinkers, responsible citizens, and motivated artists who will make a difference in creating the next generation’s voice. We are seeking collegial, collaborative professional personnel with excellent communication and organizational skills to join us.
The department is a BFA /BA/BS undergraduate-only program with over 400 theatre majors, 65 dance majors and 45 full-time faculty/staff. This includes over 50 majors within our BA/BS and BFA Design and Technology Program. The Design and Technology students also participate in a senior year showcase in Chicago where they meet and share their portfolios with industry professionals. The Department plays an active role in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival ( KCACTF ) and with the American College Dance Association ( ACDA ). Ball State is accredited by both the National Association of Schools of Theatre ( NAST ) and the National Association of Schools of Dance ( NASD ). Our undergraduate only program, low student-to-faculty ratio, hands-on advising and mentoring from a faculty of working professionals, and distinguished guest artists allow for the personal development of each student as both an individual and an artist.
As a professional personnel member at Ball State University, you will have access to robust programming and institutional resources that help develop curriculum, teaching skills, and administrative responsibilities.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Benefits and Community
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/professional-staff
Relocation
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation
FLSA
Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week
40
Length of Assignment
Full-Time At-Will
Position Function
Responsible for the planning, construction, and mounting of costumes for all theatre and dance productions for Department of Theatre and Dance University and Strother Theatre productions; hire, train, supervise, and mentor support staff and student employees in the costume shop; oversee the timely completion of all costume elements; maintain and supervise the effective maintenance of all costume facilities and related equipment; Teach THEA 223 costume construction techniques, or other appropriate classes, to all students.
Minimum Education
Master’s degree in theatre or related discipline completed by date of employment or an additional three years of professional experience in costume construction/costume shop management or related experience will be accepted in lieu of a master’s degree.
Minimum Experience
One year of costume construction or related experience; one year of costume shop management or related experience.
Minimum Other
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education
M.F.A. in Costume Design, Costume Construction, or Fashion Design.
Preferred Experience
Three years of costume construction experience.
Three years of costume shop management or related experience.
Experience teaching Costume Construction and/or related costuming courses.
Ability to serve as a costume designer for productions when needed.
Preferred Other
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
Costume Shop Staff Members; Students.
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Department
Theatre & Dance:600050
Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
mohara@bsu.edu
Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking
1
Job Duty
Assign and review work; orient and train staff and students; make recommendations as to interviewing and selection, performance appraisal, and discipline; maintain salary budgets.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
Plan, prepare, and maintain costume and makeup budgets for all productions.
Ranking
3
Job Duty
Teach, supervise, and mentor all students from the T223 costuming class and other classes as assigned.
Ranking
4
Job Duty
Attend production meetings and dress rehearsals with designers and advise, consult, and mentor as needed on changes of costumes or accessories and assure those changes are made.
Ranking
5
Job Duty
Research, pattern, drape, cut, construct, teach, and supervise the construction or alteration of all mock ups, costumes and costume accessories; includes supervise the repair, cleaning, and organizing of the wardrobe during the run of each production.
Ranking
6
Job Duty
Supervise the digitization of items related to the Department’s costume collection.
Ranking
7
Job Duty
Direct the finding, purchasing, and performing of any modifications (dye, distress, paint, etc.) fabrics, notions and all other materials needed to build costumes and costume accessories.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Oversee the pulling, fitting, and altering of costumes for rental to outside individuals or organizations.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
Order and maintain all shop equipment, supplies, costume storage areas, and inventory.
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Create costume construction calendar (in conjunction with production stage manager) for all productions.
Ranking
11
Job Duty
Coordinate fitting and work schedules for costume shop between stage managers and actors.
Ranking
12
Job Duty
Consult with Department Chair in any evaluation of staff members affiliated with the costume shop.
Ranking
13
Job Duty
Advise and assist student, faculty, and guest designers with fittings.
Ranking
14
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Posting Number
202100845P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
07/01/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
11/22/2021
Applications Accepted Through Date
12/21/2021
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Position Title
Director of Costume Shop
Additional Information
Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance welcomes applicants for Director of Costume Shop.
The Ball State Department of Theatre and Dance offers eight diverse curricular options that develop and nurture each student’s creativity, curiosity, and collaborative skills. We are always growing and changing, seeking new ways to inspire our students to be thinkers, responsible citizens, and motivated artists who will make a difference in creating the next generation’s voice. We are seeking collegial, collaborative professional personnel with excellent communication and organizational skills to join us.
The department is a BFA /BA/BS undergraduate-only program with over 400 theatre majors, 65 dance majors and 45 full-time faculty/staff. This includes over 50 majors within our BA/BS and BFA Design and Technology Program. The Design and Technology students also participate in a senior year showcase in Chicago where they meet and share their portfolios with industry professionals. The Department plays an active role in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival ( KCACTF ) and with the American College Dance Association ( ACDA ). Ball State is accredited by both the National Association of Schools of Theatre ( NAST ) and the National Association of Schools of Dance ( NASD ). Our undergraduate only program, low student-to-faculty ratio, hands-on advising and mentoring from a faculty of working professionals, and distinguished guest artists allow for the personal development of each student as both an individual and an artist.
As a professional personnel member at Ball State University, you will have access to robust programming and institutional resources that help develop curriculum, teaching skills, and administrative responsibilities.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Benefits and Community
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/professional-staff
Relocation
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation
FLSA
Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week
40
Length of Assignment
Full-Time At-Will
Position Function
Responsible for the planning, construction, and mounting of costumes for all theatre and dance productions for Department of Theatre and Dance University and Strother Theatre productions; hire, train, supervise, and mentor support staff and student employees in the costume shop; oversee the timely completion of all costume elements; maintain and supervise the effective maintenance of all costume facilities and related equipment; Teach THEA 223 costume construction techniques, or other appropriate classes, to all students.
Minimum Education
Master’s degree in theatre or related discipline completed by date of employment or an additional three years of professional experience in costume construction/costume shop management or related experience will be accepted in lieu of a master’s degree.
Minimum Experience
One year of costume construction or related experience; one year of costume shop management or related experience.
Minimum Other
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education
M.F.A. in Costume Design, Costume Construction, or Fashion Design.
Preferred Experience
Three years of costume construction experience.
Three years of costume shop management or related experience.
Experience teaching Costume Construction and/or related costuming courses.
Ability to serve as a costume designer for productions when needed.
Preferred Other
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
Costume Shop Staff Members; Students.
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Department
Theatre & Dance:600050
Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
mohara@bsu.edu
Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking
1
Job Duty
Assign and review work; orient and train staff and students; make recommendations as to interviewing and selection, performance appraisal, and discipline; maintain salary budgets.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
Plan, prepare, and maintain costume and makeup budgets for all productions.
Ranking
3
Job Duty
Teach, supervise, and mentor all students from the T223 costuming class and other classes as assigned.
Ranking
4
Job Duty
Attend production meetings and dress rehearsals with designers and advise, consult, and mentor as needed on changes of costumes or accessories and assure those changes are made.
Ranking
5
Job Duty
Research, pattern, drape, cut, construct, teach, and supervise the construction or alteration of all mock ups, costumes and costume accessories; includes supervise the repair, cleaning, and organizing of the wardrobe during the run of each production.
Ranking
6
Job Duty
Supervise the digitization of items related to the Department’s costume collection.
Ranking
7
Job Duty
Direct the finding, purchasing, and performing of any modifications (dye, distress, paint, etc.) fabrics, notions and all other materials needed to build costumes and costume accessories.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Oversee the pulling, fitting, and altering of costumes for rental to outside individuals or organizations.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
Order and maintain all shop equipment, supplies, costume storage areas, and inventory.
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Create costume construction calendar (in conjunction with production stage manager) for all productions.
Ranking
11
Job Duty
Coordinate fitting and work schedules for costume shop between stage managers and actors.
Ranking
12
Job Duty
Consult with Department Chair in any evaluation of staff members affiliated with the costume shop.
Ranking
13
Job Duty
Advise and assist student, faculty, and guest designers with fittings.
Ranking
14
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Posting Number
202100845P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
07/01/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
11/22/2021
Applications Accepted Through Date
12/21/2021
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Portfolio
- Teaching Philosophy Statement
- Inclusive Excellence/Diversity Statement
- Undergraduate Transcripts
- Master's Transcripts
Company
Founded in 1918 in Muncie, Indiana, the public research university has grown to more than 22500 students
Spirited and motivated, we learn, grow, and take flight. Our faculty and staff—everyone in our community—embrace students as learning partners from day one. In classrooms and labs, in immersive learning projects, on the sports fields—with creativity and determination—Cardinals Fly. We are grounded in our values, lifted by our knowledge, and go confidently upward toward ever greater opportunities. Ours is a simple promise: to challenge each other to excel. And with Beneficence as our guide—We Fly.
We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world. We are excited that you want to join us in these endeavors!
The university offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and generous time off with pay.
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