Costume Stock Coordinator/Wardrobe Supervisor, Theater, Dance and Performance (6335C) #86361

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Departmental Overview
The Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) teaches performance as a mode of critical inquiry, creative expression, and public engagement. Through performance training and research, we create liberal arts graduates with expanded analytical, technical, and imaginative capacities. As a public institution, we make diversity and inclusion a key part of our teaching, art making, and public programming.

Position Summary
The Costume Technician functions as the Costume Curator and Wardrobe Supervisor for the Department of Theater, Dance and Performance Studies (TDPS). This is a part time position within the Costume Shop.

As Costume Curator, this position has primary responsibility for the maintenance, organization, storage and preservation of the department's costume collection, under the general supervision of the Costume Shop Director. Maintain and update costume inventory and recommend new systems and procedures for stock management. Keep records of all items which have been checked out or returned and create systems for restocking, including informing the shop of laundry/dry cleaning and repair needs of all returned items. Facilitate faculty costume designer or student designer use of the collection. As needed, assist in the costume shop with costume fabrication, treatment, and the implementation in the production process stage of costume designs. As needed, provide instruction and supervision to students in Theater 168 (Shop Practice - Costume Shop Lab) and THR 169 (Advanced Shop Lab Practice) based in costume storage and shops.

As Wardrobe Supervisor, this position is responsible for managing the stage wardrobe and dressing processes and procedures for all TDPS productions. In conjunction with the Costume Shop and Costume Designer, creates and maintains wardrobe run sheets and other paperwork needed to run the dresser tracks and maintain the original costume design. This paperwork should include presets; timings for all costume changes, quick changes and actor hand-offs; costume maintenance and laundry needs. Additionally, this position is responsible for training and managing all student wardrobe crews in Theater 167 (Run Crew) in order for them to run their assigned dresser tracks during tech and performances. In conjunction with the Costume Shop, manages dressing room assignments and creates strike plans for student show crews. Works with the Hair and Make-up Artist to maintain makeup protocols and ensure the maintenance of wigs/hair/makeup during tech and performances as designed.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is June 11, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.

Responsibilities
Costume Stock Curation (45%)

• Responsible for the maintenance, and storage of the costume collection. This includes, maintaining inventory listings and labeling of individual items. Determine appropriate procedures for safe preservation of collection and regularly decide on the most effective use of space for storage.
• Receive, launder, list and label all donated pieces, integrate into collection and add to the database.
• Maintain rental/loan records. Pull items and handle returns and make delinquent return calls as necessary.
• Recommend expenditures for equipment in the costume stock.
• On occasion, supervise and instruct in the work of approximately 4-5 work study and 25-35 registered students per semester assigned to work in the costume shops for laboratory courses including but not limited to THR 60 (Introduction to Technical Theater and Production), 174 (Costume Design for the Theater), and 176 or 179 (Applied Theatrical Design). Train in costume curation procedures and safe working practices.
• Facilitate designer use of collection. Be available for designers (professional and student) to pull from costume stock by appointment. Establish and maintain a rack system for pulled items. Re-integrate returns to collection. Counsel and advise designers on items available in the collection. Keep records of items checked out and returned. Responsible for laundry/dry cleaning and repair as items are returned.

Wardrobe Oversight (50%)

• Attend production meetings, rehearsals and designer runs, as needed, in order to create and maintain wardrobe run sheets and other paperwork needed to run the dresser tracks and maintain the original costume design.
  • This paperwork should include presets; timings for all costume changes, quick changes and actor hand-offs; costume maintenance and laundry needs.
• Attend all technical and dress rehearsals and may attend performances, if needed.
• In collaboration with the Costume Director, the Wardrobe Supervisor manages dressing room assignments, manages the inventory of basic hair and makeup supplies in the hair and makeup room, coordinates dry cleaning schedules, and creates strike plans for student show crews.
• Instruct, train, and lead students completing laboratory practice in Theater 167 as wardrobe technicians on run crew, including standard methods of maintenance and repair of costumes and costume properties, and duties associated with wardrobe/dresser for live theater including standards of professional conduct.
• Complete and supervise student wardrobe technicians in the maintenance of wig/hair/makeup during tech and performances.
  

Costume Shop Assistance (5%)

• As directed and under supervision of the Costume Shop Director, assist with the build, and assembly of costumes and costume properties, such as shoes/boots, masks, hats, crowns, armor, and hair/wigs/makeup for all Department produced or sponsored productions.
• Fit, cut, and finish garments from patterns working from designs, sketches, or specified research.
• Assisting in the constructing of costumes and costume properties from cloth, metal, plastic, leather, fiberglass, etc.
• Assist in maintaining the costume shop and related facilities in a neat, orderly and safe condition. Participate in daily clean up.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of expendable supplies including thread, notions, hardware, fasteners, and adhesives.
  

Required Qualifications

• Significant knowledge of fashion and costume history, period, and style.
• Knowledge of curatorial techniques: cataloging, record-keeping, etc.
• Knowledge of research techniques.
• Knowledge of preservation and storage techniques, particularly regarding fabrics and soft-goods.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn tools specific to the costume shop and theater facility.
• Knowledge of standards of practice in the field, and standards of safety and safe operation in theater and related fields (concert, dance, opera, TV/film, etc.).
• Knowledge of costume construction and fabrication for the theater and related industries and knowledge of theater practice, including, but not limited to: techniques of patterning, cutting, fitting, draping, stitching, and fabric treatment, painting, dying, millinery, crafts, leatherwork, armor, shoes, accessories, hair/wigs/make-up and theatrical make-up applications including special effects.
• Two years of college and three years of experience in theater production; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.(https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/job/class-d-communication-arts-and-graphics/scene-technician/)
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of and/or ability to learn about some University policy groups, financial (procurement card, purchasing policies), Environmental Health and Safety (shop safety manual, shop inspections, personal safety equipment, staff safety training), and computer use and security issues.
• Must have knowledge of and/or ability to learn Department internal policies regarding the same areas.
• Working knowledge of non-university policies and guidelines, including building codes, OSHA, Fire Marshall, etc.
• Good working knowledge of make-up, hair, wig techniques and applications.
• Experience working with diverse skin and hair types.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $37.50 (Step 1) - $42.05 (Step 3.5). This is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position. This is a part-time (20 hours/week) Career position eligible for UC benefits.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Technical Unit (TX) between the University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/tx/index.html
• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Misconduct

SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.