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Draper/Costume Technician

University of North Carolina Charlotte
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Dec 05, 2025
Draper/Costume Technician
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Position Number STMP15
Working Title Draper/Costume Technician
Division Academic Affairs
Department Col of Arts & Architecture (Col)
Work Unit Production Arts and Operations (PAO)
Work Location Robinson Hall and Rowe Recital Hall
Vacancy Open To All Candidates
Position Designation Non-Student Temporary
Employment Type
Hours per week 15-21 but maybe 30 some weeks
Work Schedule
Primary work schedule matches the costume lab hours and the performing arts performance schedule for the Academic Year. Majority of lab hours occur from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and performances occur from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Monday-Friday. May have limited shifts on Saturday. Detailed schedule of build calendar and technical rehearsals will be distributed during the interview process
Pay Rate 25.00/hr
Minimum Experience/Education
Primary work schedule matches the costume lab hours and the performing arts performance schedule for the Academic Year. Majority of lab hours occur from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and performances occur from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Monday-Friday. May have limited shifts on Saturday. Detailed schedule of build calendar and technical rehearsals will be distributed during the interview process
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
Bachelor's degree in the performing arts
Experience with dance and theatre in an educational setting
Working backstage during performances (Wardrobe)
Creative problem solving
Duties and Responsibilities
Create costume patterns of designer's renderings using draping, drafting, and/or commercial patterns.
Cut garments and communicate construction plans clearly to students and student workers.
Fit costumes on performers and adjust patterns as needed.
Supervise and mentor students and student workers through the build process.
Construct/alter costumes as needed.
Assist with training wardrobe students, including coaching best practices for quick changes and costume presets.
Play an important role in the education of performing arts students in the College of Arts and Architecture.
Other Work/Responsibilities
Individual must be comfortable safely carrying items weighing 40 lbs, using hand trucks, carts, and working on their feet for extended periods of time.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Proposed Hire Date 02/02/2026
Contact Information
Expected Length of Assignment 2 months
Posting Open Date 12/04/2025
Posting Close Date 01/09/2026
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