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Wardrobe AssistantexpiredStratford Festival
Canada, Ontario, Stratford |
Description:Job Description / DutiesThis unionized position reports to the Costume Director or designate and is part of the Production Wardrobe Department, working directly with all members of the costume construction team. This position is intended for early career costume professionals and offers the successful candidate the opportunity to experience a wide range of everyday activities within a production wardrobe department. Successful applicants for this position may be required to take a supervised, in-person sewing test to determine their level of expertise, to be scheduled at a time of mutual convenience. Responsibilities: • Coordinate, monitor and maintain all fitting rooms and adjacent areas. • Provide wardrobe and design teams with all required items before and during fittings. • Ensure fitting rooms and storage areas are fully stocked and tidy. • Label inventory in actors’ personal boxes for each production. • Complete sewing tasks, as required, including building laundry labels, dress shields and mic packs. • Work with the Costume Buyers to tidy, maintain and inventory notions and fabric stock. • Assist on costume construction tasks in both wardrobe and crafts areas, as available. • Work with wardrobe and design teams to coordinate the movement of costumes between Festival venues. • Adhere to the Stratford Festival Health & Safety Commitment and Procedures and ensure that safe work practices and policies are supported and enforced within the reporting structure. • Foster a caring and inclusive work environment consistent with all Stratford Festival policies on equity, diversity, and inclusion. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications / Required Skills Qualifications: • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to work effectively as a member of a team. • Willingness to take direction, adopt new techniques and methods, and learn new skills. • Ability to self-motivate and work independently, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively. • Proficiency in hand and machine sewing and a knowledge of basic costume construction techniques. • Post-secondary diploma, or equivalent education and/or experience, in costume construction or theatre production is an asset. Additional Information This Seasonal position is located in Stratford, Ontario, with contract dates of February 3, 2025 – August 16, 2025. Job Type: Seasonal Contract Who should apply: We welcome applicants of every identity, and encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Deaf, disabled and 2SLGBTQ+ folks. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternative format documents, ASL Interpreter or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our recruitment team know. No candidate will meet every desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you! If you would like to contribute your own remarkable talents to North America’s largest not-for-profit theatre, we’d like to hear from you. Salary: $45,448 Contact Information Please apply though our application system: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/ssfoc/CANDIDATEPORTALv1/jobs/418 For any issues reach out to Human Resources: [email protected]
Application Deadline:
Dec. 01, 2024
Job Duration:
One-time engagement
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Creative/Artistic
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
Canada,
Ontario, Stratford |
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