Costume Supervisor Job Specification:

‘Chrimblesense’ Tour 2025

 

Award-winning children’s theatre charity, Embracing Arts, are looking for a Costume Supervisor for their annual Christmas for Kids tour to SEND schools and children’s hospices.

 

Costume Supervisor Overview

The Costume Supervisor will be required to fit and costume six performers, including two understudies with their own as well as cover costumes. This is the production’s third year, and costumes will need to be sourced from existing pieces as well as purchasing and fitting new/updated items. Some new pieces will need embellishment as per existing designs. The right candidate will schedule their own working time whilst working to specific deadlines set by the Production Manager and Director.

 

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience in a costume department role or as part of an associated training course

• Practical sewing and artistic skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to meet deadlines

• Strong communication and organisational skills

• Must be motivated to work solo with regular updates and check-ins with the Production Manager

• A commitment to inclusivity and enhancing cultural experiences for diverse audiences

 

Working Hours

Expected 6 x 8hr days. Flexible working except for fitting calls as listed below:

• Tuesday 4th November: fitting with all actors, using existing costumes and plans for additions/alterations - 8hr day

• Wednesday 12th November: follow up fittings - 8hr day

• Wednesday 19th November: final delivery of all costumes - 8hr day

• All shopping and alterations can take place on the applicant’s own schedule,  working to the deadlines above. Shopping & alterations - 3 days

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Location

• 4th November in Sydenham, South East London

• 12th & 19th November at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley

 

Fee

£1200 all-inclusive fee.

Travel for fitting dates will be reimbursed.

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How to Apply

Please email Production Manager Katie Hecht at katie@embracingarts.org.uk with your CV and a short covering letter outlining your experience and why you would like to join the project. Deadline for applications: Monday 29th September at 5pm.

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We look forward to hearing from you!