Wardrobe Technician (Grade 1)

at  Royal Shakespeare Company

DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE IN COSTUME MAINTENANCE AND/OR WARDROBE SUPPORT IN A THEATRE ENVIRONMENT? DO YOU WORK WELL WITHIN A BUSY TEAM? ARE YOU RELIABLE?

We are looking for an experienced Wardrobe Technician (Grade 1) to join the Running Wardrobe team where you will support the department by ensuring effective and efficient technical support is in place for all productions at or by the Royal Shakespeare Company to the standard of the designer’s specification throughout the run of the production.
In this role you will report to the Head of Running Wardrobe and will be involved in all aspects of Running Wardrobe, including costume maintenance, laundry, and performance calls.

Key areas of responsibility include (please see the full job description and person specification for the comprehensive list):

• Taking responsibility for your attendance, safe working, conduct and welfare, and supporting the building of an effective team.
• Working collaboratively with all staff on the production.
• Participating in the provision of wardrobe maintenance and dressing support for productions.
• Ensuring the maintenance of all costumes is always completed to the highest standards.
• Ensuring that all Running Wardrobe work is achieved within the time constraints set.

To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have the following knowledge or experience:

• BTEC, HND or degree in Theatre Costume or equivalent.
• Proven experience of managing theatre costume needs and dressing for a range of artists.
• A strong understanding of Costume Maintenance and Costume-related disciplines.
• Ability to work well in a team and lead others as required.
• Excellent organisation, time management and administration skills.

This role is a full-time position working 48 hours, 6 out of 7 days. It is offered as a fixed-term contract for 1 year and will be based at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon.

• BTEC, HND or degree in Theatre Costume or equivalent.
• Proven experience of managing theatre costume needs and dressing for a range of artists.
• A strong understanding of Costume Maintenance and Costume-related disciplines.
• Ability to work well in a team and lead others as required.
• Excellent organisation, time management and administration skills