Costume

Costume & Make-Up Specialist

Salary: $49,309.00 - $60,087.00 Annually
Job Type: Classified Staff
Job Number: 024
Closing: 6/22/2022 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Department: Theatre Arts

Basic Functions
Under the direction of the assigned administrator, oversee and participate in the construction, fabrication, alteration and fitting of costumes for use in theatre stage productions; determine costume and make-up requirements and coordinate, develop and implement related projects; oversee the costume studio and costume studio lab operations.

Representative Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Oversee and participate in the construction, fabrication, alteration and fitting of costumes for use in theatre stage productions; confer with faculty, staff and students concerning production and instructional needs, requirements and related activities.

Coordinate, develop and implement costume and make-up projects and work lists; review scripts and calendars for theatre stage productions and determine costume and make-up needs and requirements; prepare and develop related specifications; work from sketches and costume plots and determine related material, time and labor requirements.

Train and provide work direction and guidance to designated student workers; assign student duties and review work for accuracy, completeness and compliance with established standards, requirements and specifications; assist with recruitment activities as directed.

Coordinate, schedule and participate in costume fittings and measurements; oversee and participate in the preparation of costume plots, dressing lists and fast change items; advise students and theatre staff concerning costume use and requirements.

Oversee and participate in the operation of various equipment such as sewing machines, over-lock machines, stoves, dye vats, hotplates, irons and various hand tools in the preparation, fabrication and alteration of costumes; utilize various office equipment including a computer and assigned.

Monitor costume studio lab operation and instructional activities; assist with establishing lab goals, objectives and lesson plans; monitor and provide input concerning student progress; implement costume production functions in lab activities; observe and assist students in completing classroom assignments.

Provide assistance to faculty and students in the use of costume and make-up materials; respond to inquiries and provide information concerning related standards, technical, practices, requirements and procedures.

Assist with planning, organizing and coordinating costume studio, instructional and rehearsal activities; assist with establishing and maintaining related time lines, schedules and priorities; resolve related issues, conflicts and discrepancies.

Coordinate and oversee a variety of costume and make-up maintenance and preparation functions such as costume stitching, dyeing, dry cleaning, laundry, photos, inventory restocking and rental costume restoration and return.

Monitor, assess and assist in developing and controlling budgets for costume and make-up materials and labor as directed; contact vendors and outside agencies to research, order and arrange for the rental or borrowing of costumes as needed.

Maintain a variety of records and files related to costumes, make-up, fittings, theatre productions, inventory, budgets and assigned activities; prepare and distribute a variety of informational materials concerning costumes.

Communicate with College personnel, students and various outside agencies to exchange
information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns.

Prepare fitting rooms and other theatre facilities for fitting and other costume and make-up support functions.

Attend and participate in various meetings as assigned; prepare and deliver oral presentations concerning costume and make-up requirements and specifications.

OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by college-level course work in theater arts or related field and two years experience involving the construction, fabrication, alteration and fitting of costumes for use in theatre stage productions.

Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of Community College Students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts.
  
• 2 years experience in pattern drafting, cutting, costume manufacturing, and costume fitting.
  
• Competence in Microsoft and Google Office Suite.
  
• Experience with taking digital photographs and uploading and distributing digital photo files.
  
• Experience in determining and monitoring budgets.
  
• Experience in purchasing supplies and costume shop machine maintenance.
  
• Experience in supervising wardrobe run crew and costume shop manufacturing personnel.
  
• Valid Driver's License.
  

WORKING HOURS:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hours may vary, 12 months per year, plus fringe benefits; 6-12 month probation period depending on employee classification. All work schedules and work assignments are subject to change based on the needs of the college.

SALARY INFORMATION:

The current salary schedule range for the Costume & Make-Up Specialist is Salary Table 29, Range 24, $49,309 - $55,813. Nine step salary range continues to a maximum of $60,087. Initial salary placement based on experience with annual advancement to the next higher step.

Knowledge and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Practices, procedures, technical, materials and equipment involved in the construction, fabrication, alteration and fitting of costumes for use in theatre stage productions.
Costume and make-up needs, requirements, terminology and specifications for theatre productions.
Theatre Costume fittings, measurements, sketches, stitching, dyeing, restoration and related rehearsal, fast change and implementation functions.
Operation and use of sewing machines, over-lock machines, stoves, dye vats, hotplates and other equipment involved in the production of theatre costumes.
Basic principles of training and providing work direction. Basic instructional methods and technical.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Record-keeping techniques.
Operation of a computer and assigned software.
Mathematic calculations.

ABILITY TO:
Oversee and participate in the construction, fabrication, alteration and fitting of costumes for use in theatre stage productions.
Coordinate, develop and implement costume and make-up projects and work lists.
Review scripts and calendars for theatre stage productions, determine costume and make-up needs and requirements, and prepare costume specifications.
Train and provide work direction and guidance to designated student workers.
Operate sewing machines, over-lock machines, stoves, dye vats, hotplates and other equipment involved in the production of theatre costumes.
Monitor and assist students with costume studio lab instructional activities.
Coordinate, schedule and participate in costume fittings and measurements.
Provide assistance to faculty and students in the use of costume and make-up materials.
Operate a computer and assigned software.
Perform mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy. Plan and organize work.
Work independently with direction.
Maintain various records and files.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others



WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor work environment.

Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of equipment.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Seeing to read a variety of materials.

Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling light objects as assigned by the position.

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.

Sitting or Standing for extended periods of time.

HAZARDS:

Working around and with machinery having moving parts.

Chemical fumes.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:

(The following required documents must be submitted electronically via the online application system.)

1. Online District Application form at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbcc
   
2. Within the online application is a required supplemental question on diversity. The committee will be reviewing your answer as part of the screening process. Please take your time and answer the question thoroughly.
   
3. Letters of reference are not required for this recruitment. Please do not submit reference letters within your online application.
   
4. Within the online application, there is a required section to list five professional references. These references will be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position. These references should be able to critically assess your work qualifications and job performance
   

Additional Instructions:
If you experience technical difficulties attaching any of your documents electronically, please contact Human Resources for instructions. If you do not have a scanner, there are commercial facilities available to assist you with this process. All required documents must be submitted with your electronic application by the application deadline or your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered.

Application Procedure:
To be considered for this position, a complete online application including all required application documents (listed above) must be submitted via https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbcc by the application deadline (please see instructions to applicants). It is important that the online District Application form (Item #1) be complete and specific to fully indicate the education, experience and other qualifications of the applicant. "See Resume" is not acceptable.

If you apply for more than one position, copies of all the required documents must be attached separately for each position. Applications and all documents submitted become the property of SBCC and are retained electronically.

Please Note: You will receive a confirmation number when your complete application has been successfully submitted online.

Selection Procedure:

The selection committee, who will recommend candidates for personal interviews at SBCC, will initially review online applications. After the initial interviews have been conducted, the committee will recommend the top candidates to the hiring manager for a final interview. The successful candidate's name will then be presented to the Board of Trustees for final approval and authorization to hire. Candidates will participate primarily in remote interviews and in some instances final interviews may be conducted in person while observing all health and safety protocols as approved by the Santa Barbara County Health Department.



To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbcc/jobs/3563450/costume-make-up-specialist


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