Theatrical Costume Designerexpired
Posted on: May 20, 2025
United States, New York, New York
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Description:
Silver Glass Productions is seeking an experienced Costumer for the production of Hucka at the Players Theatre in NYC from 9/4-9/21. Hucka is an adaptation of Huck Finn that is the story of a woman's search for safe space.
Silver Glass is a NYC movement-based company that presents socially relevant work. Previous shows include alt Hamlet, a response to the Dobbs Supreme Court decision and Quantum Debt, a show about the student debt crisis.
The Costume Designer will be asked to procure costumes and do minor costume adjustments. We are looking for a creative problem solver who approaches their work with a positive attitude and thrives being in a team environment.
www.silverglassprods.org
www.silverglassprods.org/hucka
Send cover letter and resume with relevant experience to: silverglassjobs at gmail dot com with “Costumer” in the subject line and previous costume samples or website where we can view your work. Indicate why you are a good fit for us. Must be NYC-based and have availability for all times listed.
Responsibilities:
• Meet with the producers and directors to define wardrobe requirements.
• Prepare wardrobe concepts for presentation and feedback.
• Procure costumes garments.
• Participate in wardrobe fittings and production dress rehearsals.
• Manage the project timelines, fitting schedules, and budgets.
• Attend design meeting (1 hour, TBD, ~6/9/2025).
• Attend measurements meeting (7/10/2025).
• Finalize sketches with director (7/12 - 7/25).
• Conduct fittings (8/19/2025).
• Conduct Adjustments (9/2/2025).
• Load-In Costumes (9/2/2025).
o load-in costumes
o explain costumes to cast
• Strike Costumes (9/21/2025).
Qualifications:
• Motivated self-starter
• Sewing skills
• Excellent communication skills, professional manner, promptness, and a desire to collaborate are vital.
• BFA/BA in costume design or fine art and at least 2 years professional experience.
Compensation: $800. Production covers cost of costume materials.
(We could not input $800 as a stipend amount, so we did the best we could. This is a job from 06/09/25 (initial meeting) - 9/21/25 (strike).)
Requirements:
Qualifications:
• Motivated self-starter
• Sewing skills
• Excellent communication skills, professional manner, promptness, and a desire to collaborate are vital.
• BFA/BA in costume design or fine art and at least 2 years professional experience.
Prepare To Present:
Send cover letter and resume with relevant experience to: silverglassjobs at gmail dot com with “Costumer” in the subject line and previous costume samples or website where we can view your work. Indicate why you are a good fit for us. Must be NYC-based and have availability for all times listed.
Application Deadline:
June 17, 2025
Job Start Date:
June 17, 2025
Job Duration:
3 months
Job/Audition Type:
Part Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Pay Scale:
From 800 to 800 USD/month
Job Location:
United States,
New York,
New York
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