Cutter/Draper/Shop Assistant
Theater and Dance
Summary of Job Details
Under the general supervision of the Costume Shop Manager, the Sr. Wardrobe Technician serves a Cutter/Draper/Shop Assistant in the costume shop, which provides yearly support for the department's season presentations - including both dance and theater productions. The costume shop also provides limited support to numerous student/classroom projects. Primary duties include pattern-making by draping, drafting, or flat patterning methods; taking actor/dancers measurements, cutting, fitting, alterations, construction, stitching; also supervising/teaching student stitchers and crew. Secondary duties include: dyeing and craft work; maintaining stock organization (requires lifting and stairs). Duties also include general maintenance of shop, machines, stock, and inventory.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
1-3 years Demonstrated costume building competence with pattern-making, sewing, cutting, fitting, alteration, construction, and stitching.
1-3 years Experience assisting in organization and maintenance of costume shop and stock inventory.
1-3 years Supervision of costume assistants.
1-3 years Participation in costume design collaboration.
Special Conditions of Employment
10-month per year position; furloughed July and August. Some evening and weekend hours are required.
Satisfactory criminal history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.
Days/Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm, some evenings and weekends
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Application review begins 10/20/25.
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #81617
