Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre Limited
Deadline: 24 March 2025 at 12:00
The Costume Deputy will assist the Head of Costume in the delivery of the Costume Department’s responsibilities to Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre Limited (DRSDT).
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To work as an effective Costume Deputy and to contribute to the development of the Production team and wider organisation.
2. To support the Head of Costume in co-ordinating the delivery of DRSDT costumes and wigs to the highest possible standards, ensuring agreed quality control thresholds are attained.
3. To work with the Head of Costume, visiting designers and the whole production team to ensure the first-class delivery of the three artistic strand productions and other work.
4. To assist the Head of Costume with all making, finding, hiring, and purchasing of materials, equipment and stock for the Costume Department, as required.
5. To work effectively within the Costume Department and Production team and to ensure excellent communication.
6. To adhere to the organisation’s Health and Safety policies and working practices and to report Health and Safety matters as appropriate.
7. To adhere to the organisation’s Sustainability policies and working practices.
8. To provide support to freelance staff within the department when required.
KEY DUTIES
1. To support the Head of Costume in the running of the department, including some administrative responsibilities.
2. To support the Head of Costume in the upkeep of clean, efficient, well-organised and safe physical working environments in all areas used by Costume.
3. To work alongside the Head of Costume and any additional freelance staff to cut, construct, fit and finish the costumes for all three artistic strands in a timely manner.
4. To support the Head of Costume in the running of the workroom during production work as required and help supervise freelance staff as required.
5. Assisting in obtaining, creating and maintaining all aspects of costume items and wigs for DRSDT.
6. Assisting in the making of any prop costumes, millinery, and masks, and dyeing and distressing of costumes.
7. Working alongside the Head of Costume during fittings, or running fittings independently, when required.
8. Alter after fitting any garments that require it, whether purchased or made in-house, alongside the Head of Costume and any freelance staff.
9. Where required, assist on DRSDT touring shows, which would involve being away from base.
10. To represent the Costume Department at meetings as and when required.
Annual Salary: £25K - £28K
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Full Job Description can be found here.
TAGGED: Audience Development / Crafts / Dance / Design / Education / Equalities / Theatre / Traditional Arts / Visual Arts / Young People (aged 0 to 25) / Cultural Tourism / Cultural Policy / Participatory Practice
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