COSTUME DESIGNER

JOB DESCRIPTION

COSTUME DESIGNERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES: The Costume Designers shall be responsible to CTOC for
design of the costumes for the production. Such responsibilities shall include, but not be
limited to, the following activities

Participate in a production meeting prior to auditions. The production meeting will be
attended by the Director, Assistant Director, Musical Director (for all musical shows),
Set Technicians, Costume Designers, Prop Master, and CTOC’s General Manger.

• Within thirty (30) days of receiving the Script and no later than three (3) days after the
  production meeting, the Costume Designer shall notify CTOC’s designated contact of
  any additional costume requirements they feel are required for the production that
  have not been addressed.
• The Costume Designer will determine the specific costume needs as outlined in the
  script with the Director and design and create a costume plot/spreadsheet
  appropriate for the show.
• The Costume Designer is responsible for providing a list to the General Manager for
  any individuals or entities that should be listed in the show program for
  acknowledgement and/or appreciation.
• The Costume Designer will supervise the Costume crew volunteers in taking
  measurements, fitting, altering and fabricating of costumes.
• The Costume Designer must ensure that cast members are measured and
  documented in a way that is respectful of privacy. Boys and girls will be measured
  separately.
• The Costume Designer is responsible for ensuring that all necessary costumes for a
  given production are completed prior to the first Dress Rehearsal with the
  majority of the costumes done by the beginning of tech week.
• The Costume Designer is also responsible for ensuring the costumes are stored at
  night as necessary.
• The Costume Designer must attend all dress rehearsals and be available to make
  repairs or changes to any costumes that are needed during rehearsal week.
• The Costume Designer is to work within the allotted budget and make purchases that
  are necessary to complete the costume plot of the show. All receipts must be
  provided to the CTOC Treasurer.
• The Costume Designer is responsible for ensuring all costumes are removed from the
  performance venue at the end of the final performance. The Costume Designer is
  also responsible for ensuring that within two (2) weeks after the last performance and
  strike of the set, all costume pieces are not only returned to the CTOC workshop, but
  that they are properly cleaned and stored in CTOC’s costume area in an organized
  manner.
• The Costume Designer is responsible for returning any rented or borrowed costume
  pieces to their rightful owners.
• If an Apprentice Costume Designer is identified, the Costume Designer will work with
  the Beyond the Stage CTOC Board Advisor to create tentative schedule & position
  summary to ensure CTOC policies are followed and expectations are mutually
  agreeable.