Wardrobe Supervisor

JACOBS PILLOW DANCE FESTIVAL INC•Becket, MA

48d•$26 - $27•Remote

About The Position

The Wardrobe Supervisor’s primary responsibility is the planning, preparation, and facilitation of all wardrobe elements of Festival programming in the Ted Shawn Theatre (TST), Doris Duke Theatre (DDT), and Henry J. Leir Stage (HJL). During the pre-season they assist the production management teams in communicating with visiting companies to clarify and confirm all of their production requirements. During the Festival they supervise the Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor as well as the use and care of all dressing rooms and the TST and DDT wardrobe rooms. The Wardrobe Supervisor also works closely and collaboratively with the Production Managers and Wardrobe Technicians to ensure they have the information, equipment, and labor necessary to successfully support all activity in their venues.

Requirements

4+ years of professional related theatrical wardrobe or costume shop experience.
Experience supervising and managing staff and equipment.
Advanced knowledge of and the ability to instruct others on theatrical wardrobe systems, equipment and standard operating procedures.
Strong knowledge of production-related health & safety best practices/concerns and ability to identify and correct potential hazards.
Strong sewing skills and the ability to repair costumes.
Proficiency with Google App suite.
Experience with budgeting and scheduling.
Willingness to learn.
Ability to work proactively, creatively, flexibly, kindly, safely, and collaboratively.
Active commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility.
Excellent communication, critical thinking, problem-solving and organizational skills.
Ability to read, interpret, and instruct others on lighting plots and paperwork, stage plans, and related technical documents.
Demonstrated ability to conceive, strategize, manage, and prioritize between multiple projects with accuracy and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Experience working and/or teaching in a performing arts educational environment.
Knowledge and experience in dance production.
Experience working outdoors or in non-traditional venues.
Experience working on productions that incorporate robotics, motion capture technologies and extended reality technologies such as augmented reality or virtual reality.
Valid Drivers license.
Experience driving cargo vans and large box trucks.

Responsibilities

Create an accessible and collaborative work environment that enables artists and technicians to create together positively and safely.
Establish clear communication with visiting companies’ wardrobe or costume teams as the Pillow’s primary wardrobe point of contact.
Determine and advise the Senior Production Manager (SPM) and the Director of Technical Production (DoTP) on all necessary equipment and labor for each production.
During advancing, assist the Production Managers in maintaining detailed paperwork listing each production’s costume and wardrobe requirements.
Assist the Programming and Production Administrator (PPA) in creating and confirming seasonal and production based rental orders or purchases.
Advise the DoTP, SPM and the Director of Facilities, Safety and Security on wardrobe related capital improvement projects and equipment upgrades.
Supervise the set-up and use of all wardrobe equipment and facilities to ensure their safe and appropriate usage.
Ensure Wardrobe Technicians have access to and understand all seasonal and show specific wardrobe information collected during advancing.
Advise seasonal and overhire staff on the best practices and standard operating procedures, including safety requirements, of professional wardrobe facilities and equipment.
Assist the Production Managers and Wardrobe Technicians in creating labor plans for changeovers and company load-ins.
Actively support the Wardrobe Technicians during changeovers, company load-ins and technical rehearsals.
Assist the Wardrobe Technicians in troubleshooting any system or production based technical issues.
Supervise the Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor ensuring that their role and responsibilities are clearly defined and executable.
In consultation with the Production Management teams create or collaborate on weekly schedules for the Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor based on production needs.
Attend all organizational, departmental and production meetings including a weekly All-Staff Meeting.
Facilitate regular meetings with the Wardrobe Team.
Assist in the planning, preparation and execution of Festival exhibitions.
Assist in the implementation of the weather plan for HJL and other outdoor programming.
Under the general direction of the DoTP, assist with coordination of emergency response for staff and patrons in the event of an emergency or extreme weather.
Assist the PPA in tracking seasonal and show specific wardrobe expenses.
Complete Adult/Child CPR, First Aid, Cultural Competency, and required Safety training.
Assist and support other departments, including non-production departments, as needed on use of wardrobe equipment.