Wardrobe Supervisor

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The College of Fine Arts is the college of creativity at The University of Texas at Austin-a home for artists, performers, designers, scholars, educators, makers and creatives ready to change the world.

This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. Even if you don't qualify or have specific experience in every facet of this role, we encourage you to apply for any role you're personally interested in and excited to drive positive change at the College of Fine Arts.

The Wardrobe Supervisor is a vital part of the academic production team at the Department of Theatre and Dance. The position is responsible for ensuring the costume aspects of performances run smoothly for each departmental production. The Wardrobe Supervisor works closely with students, faculty, staff and professionals, and models the department's standards of communication, involvement, and consent in the production process. In this role, the Wardrobe Supervisor trains, mentors and collaborates with various stakeholders in a hands-on learning environment. This position reports to the Costume Production Director.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position which begins September 23, 2024, and concludes November 24, 2024.

• Project Management Support: Reviews costumes with the Designer, Design Assistant, and Project Manager to comprehend the entire show. Works with Project Manager in creating and updating wardrobe paperwork, and identifying backstage needs for supplies, equipment, and materials for each production. Works with the Wig, Hair and Makeup Team to ensure the needs of the production are maintained. Communicates and coordinates with Stage Management and Project Manager on any show-related needs including but not limited to entrance and exit plots, costume presets and run of show needs. Coordinates with department faculty on wardrobe crew assignments and training schedules. Attends select production run-throughs and technical/dress rehearsals.
• Supervision: Supervises and coordinates tech and performance coverage with the Running Crew Chief, with approval of the Costume Production Director. Supervises the Wardrobe Team on final laundry, pulling dry-cleaning, and striking costumes of each production.
• Facility Support: Maintains the dressing room and wardrobe spaces.

• Working knowledge of the theatre process, including but not limited to theatrical production practices, costume care, and costume repair.
• Excellent communication skills - written, oral, visual.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to work productively under time pressures and meet deadlines.
• Ability to foster a courteous and supportive work environment.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent transferable skills from other training with 2-3 years professional experience in a similar position.
• Intimacy training.

$19 per hour

• Prolonged screen time
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• May have to work at heights, around moving machinery, and with exposure to noise
• Occasionally reaches overhead
• Frequently will need to traverse stairs or use freight elevators
• Constantly handles a variety of fabric and costumes in a variety of textures and finishes
• Occasionally handles or lifts fabric and costumes weighing up to 50 pounds
• Frequently communicates with students, faculty and staff in a noisy theater environment
• Works closely with performers in various states of dress, including positioning themselves around the body of the actor

The work times vary. Evenings and weekends are required. The Wardrobe Supervisor is expected to work 40 hours a week, with the possibility of overtime during technical and dress rehearsals.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.