WARDROBE ASSISTANT

We are looking for applicants with demonstrable professional experience working as a Wardrobe Assistant. The role requires someone who has exceptional sewing skills, strong communication and organisational skills, can keep calm under pressure and has a positive, flexible and proactive attitude. Contract Dates: ASAP – 7th September 2025

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To uphold the high production standards set by the Costume Designer and maintain the artistic quality of the original design, as directed by the Head of Wardrobe;
• To support the Head of Wardrobe and Deputy Head of Wardrobe to clean and launder all costumes in the manner and frequency required to maintain the appearance of the costumes, including co-ordinating dry cleaning;
• To perform a show dressing plot – undertaking costume changes (including quick changes) during the performance as required;
• To assist with the maintenance of the costumes on the production under the instruction of the Head of Wardrobe and in liaison with the Deputy Head of Wardrobe;

• Replenishing, ordering, maintaining and repairing costume wardrobe stock under the guidance of the Head of Wardrobe and Deputy Head of Wardrobe;

• Under the direction and supervision of the Head of Wardrobe and Deputy Head of Wardrobe, to assist in the fitting and alternation of costumes as needed during the run of the production including Understudies;
• To carry out running repairs on costumes as required;
• To teach your plot to any Deps and assist in their training, if required;
• To support the Deputy Head of Wardrobe in the performance of their duties and deputise for them when necessary;
• To work with the Head of Wardrobe and Deputy Head of Wardrobe to ensure that costumes are available as required for any rehearsals or additional calls (including marketing calls), eg. Understudy rehearsals;
• To follow up on all notes made by the team regarding costumes in your care, checking for accuracy and to assist in the maintenance of the master costume bible;
• To work collaboratively with all other departments, including the theatre technical team, to ensure the smooth running of the production;
• To assist the Head of Wardrobe and Deputy Head of Wardrobe in maintaining the department COSHH record / Health and Safety and good housekeeping procedure;

• To support the Head of Wardrobe and Deputy Head of Wardrobe in maintaining records of supply receipts and spending reports;

• To ensure that the wardrobe room and all costumes in dressing rooms are kept in a clean and tidy manner;
• Any other reasonable duty that would normally fall within the remit of a Wardrobe Assistant based on industry norms and practice, or as directed by the Costume Designer, Costume Supervisor, Head of Wardrobe, Company Manager, Producers or General Managers.

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Weekly Paid

03/05/2025