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Wardrobe Department Supervisor – Solo Ladies

Wardrobe Department Supervisor – Solo Ladies

CompanyThe Metropolitan Opera
LocationNew York, NY, USA
Salary$1321.46 – $1321.46
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • substantial dressing experience for solo artists/star dressing experience
  • prior experience supervising personnel, preferably in a union environment
  • excellent written and verbal communicator
  • technologically proficient
  • consistently demonstrates poise and professionalism, even in fast-paced, high-pressure situations
  • able to work successfully with a variety of performers, crew members and personality types
  • will champion the Met’s goal to foster a safe, respectful, and supportive working environment

Responsibilities

  • Supervising dressing staff, including scheduling and directing dressers
  • Coordinating with other wardrobe areas and production departments
  • Attending staff meetings
  • Overseeing daily maintenance of costumes, including laundry, dry cleaning prep, costume fittings and repairs, and daywork
  • Working performances, executing show cues and post-show and changeover duties, and developing dressing tracks
  • Executing, organizing and disseminating wardrobe documentation, including notes, dressing tracks, size charts, etc, and helping to uphold the integrity of the designs
  • Packing for rentals and regular warehouse moves

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.