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REQ14352 Operation Technician (Open)
POSITION SUMMARY:
Wardrobe Operation Technician is responsible to perform the daily duties of various sub-teams within the Wardrobe and Costume Department. These include the maintenance of costumes, headpieces, wigs, accessories, and shoes, as well as duties involving show pre-set, laundry, makeup, hair and wigs and other performer dressing needs.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Dresser roles specifically maintain and follow the daily washing rotation keeping an efficient system and reporting any issues and suggestions. Pre-set performer's costumes, headpieces, wigs, accessories, and shoes prior and during showtime, validations, and training sessions. Assist performer's during show call, validations, and training with costumes, headpieces, wigs, accessories, and shoes with quick changes, as well as assist performers as needed with dressing needs.
Technical sewing roles specifically develop and build a working knowledge on the maintenance of costumes and accessories; including hats, footwear, and masks for a large scale show. Develop experience and working knowledge in effective fitting techniques and efficient alterations. Develop an understanding and knowledge of a wide range of fabrics from neoprene, stretch, vinyls, and plastics. Develop a professional working knowledge and experience in pattern cutting and manipulation. Assist with documenting and record keeping of all pattern notes and modifications. Be responsible for construction techniques and costume construction for costumes, accessories, millinery, and footwear as required.
Wig/Hair/Make up roles are specifically responsible for performer's makeup application and removal before, during, and post-show. Responsible for Daily Maintenance of Wigs and Headpieces with hair. Responsible for Wig and Hat Fittings (hat fittings in conjunction with technical sewing role).
All roles are responsible for the below:
Assist in Show Laundry.
Responsible for reporting costume/footwear/haberdashery workshop supply needs
Adhere to and enforce safety policies.
Respect and adhere to deadlines. Maintain and follow the daily washing rotation keeping an efficient system and reporting any issues and suggestions to supervisors.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures
Report accidents, injuries and unsafe work conditions to superiors and relevant departments
Perform other reasonable job duties as assigned by superior from time to time
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Ability to read and communicate in English, other languages are beneficial.
Professionally presented and behaved.
Timely completion of delegated tasks with accuracy.
Must be able to lift heavy objects.