Requisition: 202500080S
Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Professional
Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff
Department: Dept of Theatre and Musical Theatre
General Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in theatre, dance, costume design, or a related field is required. An MFA in a related field is preferred. Three years of experience in costume design and construction, pattern drafting, cutting, draping, and expert sewing knowledge is required or experience in a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:
Responsible for costume construction for all productions and costume design on an as needed basis. Provides leadership and guidance to student crews on proper costume construction. Responsible for organizing student crews, maintaining inventory, and ordering materials and supplies for the costume shop. Must be student-focused and committed to collaborative production assignments and processes.
Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):
Coordinates the costume shop's overall work. Maintains contact with directors, choreographers, and designers. Drapes, drafts patterns, and constructs costumes. Fits and constructs all costume designs, including purchasing as needed to realize designs within a given budget with the aid of the student crew. Hires, supervises, and trains student costume and student assistant crews. Instructs students of all skill levels. Schedules crew for work in the costume shop and provides costume construction assistance as needed throughout production processes. Must attend all production meetings or other departmental/ college meetings, as requested. Oversees and cares for costume stock and shop equipment, including cleaning, repairs, rentals, and purchasing. Works with dyes, sewing machines, irons, and serger machines. Performs other related duties as assigned.
About Sam Houston State University
About Sam Houston State University For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more. SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online. Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges th ... e university's significant commitment to service. Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston. Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. Member The Texas State University System
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