Costume Supervisor

Company Overview

Drayton Entertainment is a registered, not-for-profit charitable organization and one of Canada's most successful professional theatre companies. We present the finest in live theatre for all ages at seven unique venues across Ontario: the Drayton Festival Theatre in Drayton, Huron Country Playhouse (Mainstage and South Huron Stage) in Grand Bend, King's Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene, St. Jacobs Country Playhouse and Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre in St. Jacobs, and the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge. We also operate a Youth Academy in Waterloo.

Drayton Entertainment is committed to inclusion and diversity in hiring, and encourages all qualified candidates to apply without regard to age, disability, ethno-cultural identity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other historically underrepresented and marginalized identities.

Drayton Entertainment is committed to providing all workers with a barrier free work environment free of discrimination and harassment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the employment selection process, please reach out directly to Natasha Hopf, Director of Human Resources, at natasha@draytonentertainment.com or 519-621-5511 ext.240 so that we may provide assistance.

Job Description

COSTUME SUPERVISOR

Reports to: Head of Wardrobe

Duties and Responsibilities may include multiple aspects of the following:

• To research historical backgrounds and details of costume designs as required. 
• To source, purchase, acquire and/or build costumes for assigned shows under the guidance of the Head of Wardrobe and approval of the Designer.
• Produce paperwork for Stage Management and Dressers.
• Assist Designers in fittings and relay information to Wardrobe.
• Communicate between Designers, Directors, and Head of Wardrobe about all wardrobe elements of the production.
• Prepare rehearsal costumes as required.
• Responsible for the safe operation of all costumes during the run of a show.
• Oversee, and responsible for, the supervision of other wardrobe staff including dressers and laundry personnel.
• Responsible for the handling and repair of wardrobe during the run of shows and may include show laundry.
• Assist and supervise quick change rehearsals, load-in, set-up, and strike of costumes. 
• Provide solutions and guidance to the Costume Assistants and First-Hand as required.
• Communicate all decisions to the Head of Wardrobe and report problems that require solutions.
• Share the responsibility of responding to show notes.
• Oversee and assist in the cleanliness of the Wardrobe Room.
• Assist in monitoring stock and inform the Head of Wardrobe of required materials. 
• Assist in organizing and maintaining wardrobe storage.
• From time to time, other related duties may be assigned as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• At least 5 years work experience in a wardrobe.
• At least 2 years work experience managing a wardrobe department.
• Proficient hand and machine sewing skills.
• Must have strong time management, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and self-start tasks. 
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Internet research.
• Valid G Driver's License and access to a vehicle would be an asset.

Term: Full-time; immediate start.

This position is eligible for participation in our Groups Benefits Plan and Matching Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan after one year of full-time employment. 

This position is based at the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge. Drayton Entertainment is committed to inclusion and diversity in hiring, and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. 

Due to the nature of the live theatre industry, some evening and weekend work will be required.