Theatre Costume Designer and Shop Manager

Overview

Theatre Costume Designer and Shop Manager — part-time appointment in Theatre at Lenoir-Rhyne University, College of Fine Arts and Communication. Appointment begins August 2025.

Location:

Hickory, North Carolina.

• Design and implement all wardrobe-related aspects for the production season
• Manage the Costume Shop and provide technical training and mentorship to students participating in theatre production practicums and work-study
• Maintain costume-related equipment and prepare inventories
• Teach courses in costume design and technology
• Participate in student recruitment

• Broad knowledge of costume design and production including tailoring, draping, pattern making, dyeing, hand and machine sewing, make-up, and hair
• Knowledge of industry standards, safety regulations, and best practices
• Strong leadership, work ethic, organizational skills, the ability to track budgets effectively/efficiently, and excellent communication and creative problem-solving
• MFA in Costume Design, Production or a related field preferred; candidates with five years or more of professional experience considered
• Qualified applicants will demonstrate a commitment and capacity for teaching excellence, student mentorship, professional engagement and campus citizenship

• The ability to work with a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends as required by production schedules
• Capable of the physical demands of costume construction, including hand and machine sewing, taking measurements, and cutting fabric
• Possess a valid Driver's license (if out of state, apply for North Carolina Driver's License within 30 days of appointment)
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check
• Must adhere to CDC guidelines and LR’s requirements for health and safety

• Letter of Application specifically discussing how one’s professional experiences and perspectives relate to the needs of the position
• Curriculum Vitae or resume including the names and addresses of three references
• Link to website, portfolio and/or performances, if applicable
• Position will remain open until filled; questions should be emailed to the Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication at hellerj

Lenoir-Rhyne University promotes a welcoming campus environment and seeks candidates who contribute to a diverse and inclusive academic community. The university is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and welcomes applicants from all religious and non-religious backgrounds.

Members of the College of Fine Arts and Communication are committed to developing well-rounded graduates who are perceptive readers and listeners, persuasive writers and speakers, and skilled artists and educators. Programs include Communication Studies, English, MFA in Creative Writing, Music, Theatre and Visual Art.

Lenoir-Rhyne University is a private liberal arts institution founded in 1891, located in Hickory, North Carolina. The university offers more than 45 undergraduate and 20 graduate programs to approximately 2,400 students, with additional graduate centers in Asheville, NC and Columbia, SC.

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• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Higher Education