Shop Manager, for the leadership, coordination, and planning of day-to-day operations ofthe costume shop, including its machines, shop and stock maintenance, and in addition tooversight of students engaged in shop hours, costume construction, and courselaboratory hours. As Assistant Costume Shop Manager, the incumbent is alsoresponsible for establishing and meeting construction and fitting deadlines, attendingrehearsals as needed, and working with designers to meet artistic goals. The Assistant Costume Shop Manager may assist in other costume production areas as required by the needs of the production. The incumbent mentors and provides hands-on training for over-hires and students. The incumbent is responsible, under the supervision of the costume shop manager, forthe creation of costumes; interpretation of original design work and custom patterningbased on the design, and all facets of the construction process for the costumes as wellas alterations, fittings, and maintenance of pulled or rented clothing items. Responsibilities include:- Construct costumes to be used five full design theatrical productions.- Repair and alter existing costumes for use in productions. - Maintain inventory of wardrobe, millinery, and accessory costuming supplies for modern, classical, and period clothing properties. - Assist department design faculty and the Costume Shop Manager in the design and production of costume wardrobes for performances. - Assist in managing the costume shop and related spaces in the various theatrical facilities, including preparing and addressing concerns in the dressing room spaces. - Provides rehearsal costuming pieces and coordinates wardrobe fittings with the production stage managers. Professional stitching, draping, and patterning skills. Previous experience in theatricalcostuming and wardrobe. Time management and project execution to ensure fitting,build, and alteration schedule in line with theatre production timeline. High attention todetail and organization. Craft and millinery skills. Management skills, ability to give clear guidance to students at varying levels ofexperience. Adaptability to work with students at their skill level, while maintaining a highstandard for growth. Attention to detail. Understanding of current theatrical industrypractices, current OSHA guidelines, and willingness to continue to create a safe andorganized working environment. In collaboration with the Costume Shop Manager,schedules work-weeks, delegates specific daily tasks, sets and maintains deadlines, andestablishes long term planning for the costume shop. Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran. For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check