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Costume Maker
Wardrobe
Head of Wardrobe
Apprentice costume makers and casual wardrobe staff
£20,700 (Officer grade 2)
3 months
20 rising to 25 days + public holidays
Background:
The Senior Costume Maker (cutter) works as part of the wardrobe team to deliver the costume
needs for all productions, events and activities inside and outside of the building.
The aim of your job is:
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To provide excellent customer service to customers and visitors to The REP
To ensure the safety, comfort and wellbeing of customers and staff at all times
To construct costumes and accessories to a high standard
To accurately interpret design briefs
To maintain and repair costumes
To maintain standards of quality in all areas of work
To ensure excellent communication between departments and teams
To actively contribute to the running of the wardrobe department
To deputise for the Head of Wardrobe as required
What your main duties cover:
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Making of costume and accessories to designers’ briefs
Dyeing, treating and breaking down of costume and accessories
Management and maintenance of the costume stock and stores
Supervision of shows as and when required
Close liaison with costume designers to ensure design realisation
Sourcing and buying or hiring of costume and accessories
Maintenance of costume during performance runs and as required
Research of design and costume history to ensure authenticity in delivery
Liaison and collaboration with other production departments
Maintenance of wardrobe department equipment and stock
Contribution of proposals for the improvement of the wardrobe department and its
processes
Effective management of resources, maximising income and minimising expenditure
wherever possible
Facilitate costume hires from the costume stock and stores
General:
 Deputise for Head of Wardrobe
 Maintain a high standard of appearance when working with the public
 Deliver duties at venues outside of The REP and Birmingham
 Liaise with relevant Library of Birmingham staff as and when necessary
 Support and promote all company policy, with specific attention to Equality & Diversity,
Customer Care, Health & Safety and Data Protection
 Ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times with particular regard to the
health, safety and welfare of customers, visitors, staff and yourself
 Support the organisation and its staff through the effective use of the performance
management system
 Any other reasonable duties required to ensure the smooth running of the wardrobe
department
Qualifications
 IOSH is desirable
 First Aid certificate is desirable
 CLAIT or ECDL is desirable
 Full clean driving licence is essential
Previous Experience
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Extensive knowledge and experience of costume construction, dyeing and breaking down
Experience of working in a producing theatre or similar environment
Personal attitudes:
 Positive, proactive, self motivated and flexible approach
 Genuine interest in the Arts
 Able to manage time effectively
 Ability to cope with physically demanding work
 Be a logical and effective problem solver and decision maker
 Able to carry out work under pressure and maintain good humour and diplomacy
 A willingness to work evenings, overnight and at weekends when necessary
 A desire to learn and develop
 Be able to show initiative and resilience when dealing with change
Competencies:
The REP uses a competency framework to describe the abilities and personal attributes that are
displayed by people who are successful in this particular position. We use the framework during
selection, performance appraisals and change management processes.
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Achieving Results – actively contributes to organisational success at various levels
Safety Orientation – actively considers the safety and wellbeing of self, customers and staff
Communication – ensures good flow of relevant information to create mutual understanding
Meeting Deadlines – plans thoroughly in order to achieve and deliver to others
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Expertise In Role – has prolonged or intense experience of practice or education in role
Team working – works collaboratively with others to achieve common goals
Quality Awareness – understands and champions the principles of continuous improvement