Director of Costumes
DESCRIPTION
Job Description
Produce costumes for all Washington National Opera productions and maintain costume storage and production related spaces in a safe and efficient manner. Maintain a professional and supportive relationship with Washington National Opera Staff, Donors, Board of Directors, and related companies. Manage earned revenue through costume rentals and sales.
Key Responsibilities
Production Planning
Consult with Costume Designers and Directors to establish parameters for each production regarding schedule, expectations, style, function, and materials.
Analyze new costume designs, costumes to be rented, or costumes to be remounted. Determine cost and time feasibility, and identify any potential problems.
Supervise and assist in the collection of critical facts for future productions.
Communicate production information to the Costume Department in a timely fashion to ensure that production timelines can be set and adhered to.
Budgeting and Finance
Prepare annual budgets based on specific production, administrative, and facility needs, • Prepare reliable budget projections for future seasons.
Manage all costume department activities within established budget parameters. Ensure that accounting records are detailed and accurate.
Costume Personnel
Supervise all costume employees to ensure that the Costume Department is operating in an efficient and professional manner.
Ensure that all positions within the costume studio are filled as appropriate. Provide ongoing and annual appraisals of costume staff.
Identify, interview, negotiate contracts, and hire new costume employees.
Costume Production
Develop a clear understanding of the production design to ensure the proper finish of all costume pieces. Guide and assist designers and costume staff as necessary to meet the needs of each production.
Ensure that all costume fittings are conducted appropriately. Attend costume fittings as necessary.
Ensure that all costumes are completed according to the specifications of the design and budget, and that they are delivered to the theater in a timely manner.
Attend and participate in dress rehearsals and any accompanying note sessions, Communicate costume notes to the appropriate costume personnel.
Ensure that complete and detailed records are kept for each production.
Other
Provide a safe and comfortable working environment for all costume staff.
Oversee the proper and safe execution of all activities within the WNO Studio.
Ensure that costume storage areas are maintained in a clean and organized manner,
Attend and participate in all meetings as required.
Provide costume support to other departments as necessary.
Establish working relationships with other companies and vendors. Stay informed about industry standards and new products.
Executive Staff
Execute a high level of fiscal control, leadership, vision, and judgment.
Participate in enhancing WNO’s current position in terms of institutional capacity, artistic vision, and revenue strategies. Contribute in planning the strategic direction of the company’s future.
Plan, coordinate, and collaborate with WNO department heads concerning issues of organization, operating policy, and focus.
Attend and provide reports to trustee and executive committee meetings as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.
BENEFITS
Pay Range: $120,000 - $130,000 Annual
HOW TO APPLY
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