Fall Production Costume Designer

Description

Position Title: Costume Designer

Start Date: August 11, 2025

End Date: November 23, 2025

Hours: To be determined with theater director

Reports to: Theater Director

Classification: Non-exempt

Production Performance Dates: November 1-9, 2025

About Presentation High School:

Presentation High School is an independent Catholic college preparatory school for young women. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a close-knit professional community. We seek talented and innovative professionals who have a commitment to excellence and passion for our mission.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a talented and creative Costume Designer to join our team for an upcoming theater production. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the theater director and artistic team to bring the vision of the production to life through innovative costume design. This role involves overseeing the costume budget, managing the acquisition of costume items, and leading a team of student and parent volunteers.

Duties and Specific Responsibilities

- Collaborate with the theater director and artistic team to design costumes that align with the production's vision.

- Oversee the costume budget, ensuring all expenses are tracked and managed effectively.

- Acquire costume items through various means, including pulling from the school's costume supply, securing rentals, making alterations, purchasing items, and constructing new pieces.

- Comply with all rules and expectations regarding the use of Presentation-owned materials and facilities.

- Lead and coordinate student and parent volunteers in costume-related tasks, providing guidance and support.

- Conduct costume fittings for cast members, ensuring proper fit and comfort.

- Instruct student crew members on the proper use and care of costumes.

- Ensure all costume items are properly cleaned and returned to their designated storage areas after use.

We encourage individuals with a passion for theater and costume design to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our production.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Experience with Bollywood and/or Dance 
• Experience working in schools preferred
• Experience teaching skills and strategies that apply to the skill level of the dancers preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Strong background in costume design and construction.

- Excellent organizational and budget management skills.

- Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team.

- Experience leading and mentoring volunteers or students.

- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

- Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described below represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, Presentation High School provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets the skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. 

The Costume Designer must be able to:

• Lift and/or carry moderate weight of 10 pounds
• Sit, stand, walk, climb stairs or ladder, reach, perform repetitive hand motions
• Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal or sewing machine. 
• Work with frequent interruptions

Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described below represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Dressing Rooms/Classroom
• Theater
• Offices with frequent interruptions 

EEO Statement:Presentation High School is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and inclusion and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, status as a