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Costumer, Professional Expert (Temporary)

Inside Higher Ed, Lancaster, CA, United States


Professional Expert – Temporary, Short-Term Assignment
Under the direction of a Visual and Performing Arts Faculty member the Costumer will be responsible for the design and construction of costumes for productions.

Representative Duties

Coordinate with the director, lighting and sound designers, and other creative personnel such as hair stylists and makeup artists in the design of each costume.

Design, sew and fit costumes for theater productions.

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience : Any combination equivalent to: 2 years' experience in costume design, construction, alterations and fitting.

Knowledge Of

Terminology, methods, practices, and techniques of costume design.

Appropriate backstage health, safety, and operational standards.

Ability To

Alter and dye costumes.

Manage time effectively and handle workload accurately and efficiently.

Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; advise and interact effectively with technical and non-technical workers/volunteers, faculty, students and outside renters.

Cross-train in other Theatre Technician assignments.

Work with frequent interruptions while maintaining strong detail orientation, be flexible and adaptable under varied conditions and requirements, and maintain composure/perform well under time pressures.

Follow established backstage health, safety, and operational practices and procedures.

Work a flexible schedule, evenings, weekends and holidays, depending upon performance schedules.

Physical Effort

Ability to exert some physical effort, such as walking, climbing, standing, reaching, pulling, lifting 20 lbs., bending and twisting.

Ability to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception for communicating with others.

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be required to travel. Rehearsal and performance hours may vary.

Visa
AVC does not sponsor visas.

Accommodations
If you have any questions or concerns or require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311.

Commitment to Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity
Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.

AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.

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