Costume Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: $18.00/hr

Costume Technician

ABOUT US

The Saugatuck Center for the Arts is a community-based art center transforming lives through innovative education, bold entertainment, and unexpected engagement. We are a community asset, a collaborative partner, and are deeply committed to building a stronger, more vibrant regional arts & cultural landscape.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The costume technician shall work alongside professional theater personnel. They shall perform each and every duty and obligation with due diligence and to the best of their knowledge, skill, judgment, and ability. The costume technician is expected to devote such amounts of time, energy and skill as may be necessary to perform the duties required hereunder. Hours are dependent on performance times and include some nights and weekends.

Opportunities, duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist Costume Designer in fittings, cutting, pattern making, stitching, and alterations.
• Assist in laundering and repair of costumes.
• Complete tasks and finish work as assigned.
• Assist Costume Designer to determine best construction techniques.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Any additional tasks as requested by the Costume Coordinator.
• Troubleshooting any issues that arise during the production run and replacing/repairing

costumes as necessary

• Working within predetermined budgets, submitting receipts and relative accounting records

in a timely (weekly) fashion

• Meeting with theater personnel, the Producer, the Board of Directors and/or others as designated by the Artistic Director

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in theatrical costume construction.
• Knowledge and expertise in costume repair and construction techniques and materials.
• Ability to work with a team and skillfully delegate work.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Awareness of safety issues and precautions
• Has appropriate physical condition to perform physical tasks such as moving costumes and fabrics

• Cultural competency. The ability to interact with people of different cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds effectively with understanding and tolerance.

REPORTS TO:The costume technician reports directly to the Costume Designer and Artistic Director. Final employment authority is with the Producer and Artistic Director.

COMMITMENT:This is a non-union position running for the Saugatuck Center for the Arts 2026 Theater season. It is a temporary seasonal, full-time hourly position. It is possible to hold this position for more than one production per season.

Into The Woods

May 18 - Prep week

May 25 - First rehearsal

June 12 - Design Run

June 13 - Wondelprobe

DARK - June 14

June 15-17 (Monday - Wednesday) TECH

June 18 - Director's Circle (Invited preview)

June 19 - Opening

June 23 - Photo Call

TBD - two show day (2:00pm + 7:30pm)

July 12 - Closing

Once

July 9 - Prep week

July 16 - First rehearsal

July 31 - Design Run

Aug 1 - Wondelprobe

DARK - Aug 2

Aug 3-5 (Monday - Wednesday) TECH

Aug 6 - Director's Circle (Invited preview)

Aug 7 - Opening

Aug 11 - Photo Call

TBD - two show day (2:00pm + 7:30pm)

Aug 30 - Closing

COMPENSATION:Starting at $18/hour, plus 2 comp tickets, bus pass, company doctor support and gym membership. Compensated for overtime. Lodging available upon request.

TO APPLY:Please supply a cover letter and resume with reference contact information.