Wardrobe Technician (Grade 2)

Reporting to the Head of Running Wardrobe, key areas of responsibility include (please see the full job description and person specification for the comprehensive list):

• Ensuring that costume requirements and dressing needs are met efficiently and flexibly.
• To assist the actors in technical rehearsals and performances with their costumes including quick changes as directed – this includes lifting heavy costumes and dressing actors, often in a short time frame.
• Performing all pre-show costume and laundry checks, ensuring that costumes are correctly set in dressing rooms and quick-change areas.
• Dealing with emergency repairs to costumes during performances.
• To respond to and co-operate with the needs of the Running Wardrobe Department to create a positive and supportive environment.

To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have the following knowledge and experience:

• A broad knowledge of costume and period.
• Have experience in managing theatre costume needs for a range of artists.
• Have an understanding of Costume Maintenance and Costume-related disciplines.
• Be organised and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Communicate effectively with others and work well in a team.

This role is a full-time position working 48 hours, 6 out of 7 days. It is offered as a fixed-term contract for 2.5 months and will be based in Stratford-Upon-Avon at The Other Place.