Job title: Deputy Head of Wardrobe (Maternity Cover)
THE ROLE
We have a vacancy within our wardrobe team for a highly skilled professional, who will support and oversee our wardrobe provision for our productions. Reporting directly into the Head of Wardrobe, this individual will be highly experienced in the fields of pattern making, pattern cutting, making and alterations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Overseeing the delivery of projects including delivery of our pantomime season
* To cut and make costumes for Imagine productions, and other projects in which the Company have an interest.
* Making pattern, pattern cutting and draping.
* Procuring and sourcing of materials, fabric and accessories
* Altering, adapting or repairing stock costumes, employing construction techniques and identifying any construction issues
* Maintaining costumes (including washing/ironing), shoes, accessories, tools and working areas
* Working with production Wardrobe Teams
* Measuring and fitting actors
* Supporting costume returns
* Supporting efficient management and administration of the department, including management of freelancers
* Maintaining our stock of costumes and shoes for shows and hires
* Administrative tasks and computer skills to support the Wardrobe department
OTHER SKILLS
* Promote and adhere to the organisation's culture and values.
* To support in creating a safe, pleasant, respectful and productive work environment setting an example of positive professional standards.
* Be aware of and adhere to our processes and policies regarding Health and Safety, GDPR, Equal Opportunities, Lone working, Safeguarding
* To promote an environmentally sustainable workplace, adhering to the Theatre Greenbook initiative.
* To undergo relevant training and development required by the Head of Wardrobe, Head of Operations and wider organisation.
* To carry out any other tasks that will, from time to time, be allocated by the Head of Wardrobe on an ad hoc or continuing basis, commensurate with the general level of responsibility of the post.
EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIRED (ESSENTIAL)
* A diverse range of textile handling, pattern drafting, cutting and making
* A minimum of 2 years experience of theatre costuming ideally within a producing theatre
* Wardrobe department scheduling
* A good working knowledge of relevant costume making tools and machinery
* Theatre costume cutting and making skills
* Experience in alteration to existing garments.
* Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively
* Able to deputise for the Head of Department in their absence
* Able to plan workload effectively with the ability to work to strict deadlines
* Able to work as part of a team
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Initiative to work alone with minimum supervision
* Positive and flexible approach to problem solving with attention to detail
* Computer literate
* Flexible and friendly manner at all times
* Flexibility with working hours to suit business needs Desirable Experience:
* Budget control
* Supervising a team
EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIRED (DESIRABLE)
* Understanding of wigs, hair and makeup requirements
* Millinery
NOTE
* This role is a fixed term position between 15 to 18 months.
* 33 days of holiday year inclusive of bank holidays. Holiday is strictly limited in October and not permitted November to January due to panto season.
* This role is 40 hours per week with additional hours required particulary during panto season.
* There will be a requirement to travel around the country attending photoshoots, marketing events and potentially to help out during rehearsals. This may include (rarely) overnight stays.