Costumes Crew – Illinois Shakespeare Festival 2026 (ISU Students)
About The Position
The Illinois Shakespeare Festival is seeking applications for highly skilled and experienced Cutter/Drapers and First Hands, as well as Costume Technicians and Costume Crafts Technicians for the 2026 summer season. CUTTER/DRAPER and FIRST HAND - Professional cutter/draper experience is required. Professional first hand experience is preferred in addition to being a skilled cutter/draper or first hand. The ideal candidate should work well in a fast-paced environment, be self-motivated, have excellent communication skills, and be able to teach young costume professionals and interns. - Positions will be available for both the build period of the Festival and the full season. Cutter/drapers and First Hands hired for the build period will work from May 19 – July 10. First Hands/Wardrobe Crew Heads hired for the full season will work May 19 – August 5 and be transitioned to wardrobe crew when dress rehearsals begin. COSTUME TECHNICIAN/WARDROBE CREW - Costume construction experience is required, preferably in a professional environment. In addition to strong construction skills, the ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, be able to work well in a fast-paced environment, be able to produce professional quality costumes independently, and teach interns. - Positions will be available for the full season. Costume technicians hired for the full season will work May 19 – August 5 and be transitioned to wardrobe crew when dress rehearsals begin. ASSISTANT CRAFT SHOP SUPERVISOR - Experience working in a managerial position is required preferably in a professional craft shop. The ideal candidate must work well in a fast-paced environment, be self-motivated, and possess excellent communication skills. Candidates must demonstrate advanced organizational skills and an ability to work with professional costume designers. Knowledge of costume and craft construction methods is required. - This position is available for the build period of the Festival, May 19 – July 10.
Requirements
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated
- Strong communication skills
- Professional cutter/draper experience is required.
- Costume construction experience is required, preferably in a professional environment.
- Experience working in a managerial position is required preferably in a professional craft shop.
- Knowledge of costume and craft construction methods is required.
Nice To Haves
- Professional first hand experience is preferred in addition to being a skilled cutter/draper or first hand.
Benefits
- Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
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