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University of Pittsburgh Guest Costume Designer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The University of Pittsburgh Theatre Arts Department seeks a well-organized and reliable guest costume designer for our Fall 2024 production of The Inseparables by TJ Young.
The candidate will be responsible to be available and participate in the following show dates and deadlines:
Auditions August 29-September 5, 2024
Design meetings TBD, coordinated with the directing
Production meetings on Mondays at noon, Oct. 7th-Nov. 4, 2024
Fittings Arranged with Costume Shop
Costume prelims Sept. 2, 2024
Costume finals September 22, 2024
Dress rehearsals November 11, 12, 13, 14, 2024
Opening November 15, 2024
The guest costume designer will work with a faculty director, student designers, faculty, and staff to integrate, model, and build professional production processes with students through their undergraduate credited experience.
The guest costume designer should be able to relate and collaborate with students, faculty, and staff. The candidate will adhere to production timelines while remaining flexible to the evolving needs of academic theatre production. The costume designer should possess creativity, attention to detail, and effective and timely communication skills. The guest costume designer will work with the staff costume shop manager, assistant manager, and student-staffed shop to realize designs. Team development and leadership skills in working with diverse groups are essential. The responsibilities include but are not limited to attending all design and production meetings, providing final costume designs with color and supporting research, remaining within the costume budget, and attending scheduled fittings/designer runs and dress rehearsals up to the opening night.
Those applying should include their CV, cover letter, and three reference contacts.
Qualifications: An MFA in Costume Design or Costume Production is required; significant professional theatre costume experience will also be considered.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
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