Costume Technician - Ventura County Community College District

Under the supervision of an assigned supervisor, design, build and rent costumes for performing arts productions; operate and maintain the costume laboratory and theater storage areas.



Representative Duties:



Design, build, rent or pull costumes for performing arts productions; coordinate costumes with settings, properties, lighting and actors'/actresses' needs. E



Read and interpret playwright's intent and characters' motivations for costume design; research and present historical style and manners. E



Communicate research by sketching or drawing designs in colors. E



Build costumes; take measurements, draw patterns, cut and sew. E



Operate a vehicle to shop for costumes and costume materials. E



Organize and supervise efficient costume crews; assure smooth costume changes and effective maintenance. E



Maintain costume collection and accessories; assure security of theater storage areas. E



Supervise students in the operation and maintenance of costume equipment, materials and accessories. E



Make adjustments and minor repairs to sewing machines. E



Perform other related duties as assigned.



E = Essential duties



Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination equivalent to: completion of two year's formal education in Theater Arts, Humanities, Fashion Design or related field plus two years of costuming experience.

Valid California driver's license