Urgently Require Design Associate/Costume Shop Coordinator, College Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, OH
Job title: Design Associate/Costume Shop Coordinator, College Conservatory of Music
Company: University of Cincinnati
Job description: Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to nearly 48,000 students, about 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls ?the most ambitious campus design program in the country.?
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.
Job Overview
The University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music is searching for a Design Associate/Costume Shop Coordinator. The chosen candidate will assist the costume shop in the areas of purchasing, budget tracking, costume storage and facilitating the completion of shows on time by maintaining the overall scope of the design.
This position is planned for a duration 10 months of work, with the possibility of additional adjunct teaching opportunities.
Essential Functions
- Coordinate all show specific supply purchases for the shop and maintain, organize and complete receipts.
- Coordinate online and in person shopping, returns and shipping.
- Handle all offsite pickup and delivery.
- Coordinate show specific costume rentals, pull and track appropriate rehearsal pieces from stock with coordination from Designer and Stage Management.
- Successfully manage time and budget to complete tasks on schedule.
- Use a discerning eye to maintain designers' vision when purchasing.
- Attending fittings and design meetings as needed.
- Attend at least one dress/tech rehearsal for reach show and oversee the completion of show laundry, dry cleaning and rental returns.
- Assist with the maintenance, cleaning and organization of costume stock.
- Coordinate with Designer the restocking of all items pulled for shows and rehearsals.
- Design costumes for selected shows as needed.
- Assist with mentoring of design students throughout their show process.
- Comply with safety standards set by the Shop Manager and Design and Technology faculty by maintaining adherence to safety protocols.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
- Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts with course work in theatre costume design or costume technology.
- Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
- Three (3) years of experience in theatrical productions or related field.
- Ability to design and produce costumes for a wide range of theatrical endeavors.
- Ability to work well with others of a wide range of abilities in a wide range of situations.
- Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Continuously
- Talking - Continuously
- Hearing, listening - Often
- Standing - Often
- Walking - Often
- Bending - Often
- Climbing stairs/ladders - Often
- Kneeling, squatting - Often
- Stooping - Often
- Reaching overhead - Often
- Pulling, pushing - Often
- Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
- Sitting - Seldom
- Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Seldom
- Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.
- Atmospheric Conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
- Competitive salary range of $45,000 - $50,000 dependent on the candidate's experience.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.