Description
The Wardrobe Assistant is a key member of the wardrobe team on a touring production. You will assist with setting up, operating, and dismantling wardrobe equipment, dressing performers, repairing and maintaining costumes, and managing show laundry.
Essential Job Functions
- Assist with setting up and tearing down wardrobe equipment, dressing rooms, and costumes, and direct local crews during loading and unloading.
- Repair and maintain costumes according to supervisor guidance and best practices.
- Ensure the safety and security of wardrobe elements, including costumes, wigs, shoes, and laundry facilities.
- Comply with Feld Entertainment Inc.'s safety policies and seek to improve efficiency and safety within the wardrobe department.
- Follow all rules, regulations, and guidelines set by Feld Entertainment Inc.
- Accept additional duties as assigned by supervisors.
Job Requirements
- Experience or training in wardrobe management for live performances.
- Basic knowledge of theatrical terms and directions.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
- Understanding of oral, written, and diagrammatic instructions to troubleshoot problems.
- Proven teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to travel internationally, including to Canada.
- Knowledge of sewing machines and hand-sewing techniques.
- Understanding of various fabrics and their laundry requirements.
- Experience as a dresser in backstage settings for live performances with flying elements.
- Physical ability to lift over 50 lbs, stand for 2 hours, and operate hand tools.
- Willingness to tour year-round.
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