Production Apprentice, Wardrobe

Department: Production/ Costume Shop

Reports To: Director of Professional Apprentice Program, Costume Shop Supervisor, Wardrobe Supervisor, Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor, Costume Shop Office and Business Manager, Assistant Costume Shop Supervisor, Costume Design Coordinator

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Non-Exempt
 

Description: 

Apprentices are trained as Wardrobe professionals.  They work directly with professional Wardrobe Supervisors, Costume Shop Staff and Costume Designers on numerous productions in multi-disciplinary performances.  Apprentices will gain a working knowledge of costume stock management and maintenance. A clear understanding of the theatrical costuming process is necessary, this position will help refine and strengthen the skills needed to be a professional Wardrobe crew member.  This is a full-time position.  Work hours are Monday through Friday 9:00- 6:00 pm with occasional night and weekend calls.  All work will be in done in-person.

The salary is $16.72 per hour or a contracted amount of $25,414 – $28,089 for the school year.

About the Wardrobe Department: The Wardrobe Department consists of a talented team of artisans who support Juilliard’s students in a professional atmosphere. As part of the Production Department, their work is an integral part providing the highest caliber production experience for the gifted students for whom public performance is a keystone to their training.

About the Professional Apprentice Program: This program provides immersive training for emerging performing arts technicians and administrators, addressing the need for practical training in the field. For over four decades, it has prepared recent graduates, early-career professionals, and individuals undergoing career transitions for employment in the cultural sector. This is achieved through hands-on experience, professional development, and networking and mentorship opportunities. 

Details can be found on the Juilliard Website's Professional Apprentice Program Page.
 

The salary is $16.72 per hour or a contracted amount of $25,414 – $28,089 for the school year.

Working at Juilliard

Founded in 1905, The Juilliard School is a world leader in performing arts education. The school’s mission is to provide the highest caliber of artistic education for gifted musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world so that they may achieve their fullest potential as artists, leaders, and global citizens.

Excellence and professionalism are important guides in how we go about our work, but we also connect to the mission as individuals in the workplace. We thrive because of our variety of backgrounds and our ability to be open and honest, and we also thrive because we enjoy each other’s company. We believe that each employee has the responsibility to help shape the Juilliard organizational culture, and we provide opportunities to participate in team-building throughout the year. Our organizational values focus on excellence, creative enterprise, and equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

We encourage you to read more about how we achieve our mission on our website, www.juilliard.edu. 

 

Role Responsibilities: 

Reports daily to Wardrobe and/ or Costume Management to include: Wardrobe Supervisor, Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor, Costume Shop Supervisor, Assistant Costume Shop Supervisor, Costume Design Coordinator, Costume Shop Office Manager.

• Reports frequently to the Director of the Apprentice Program.
• Work one on one with Wardrobe Supervisors and the Juilliard technical staff, playing a vital role in the daily operations of the Wardrobe Department and the Costume Shop
• Function as Wardrobe Staff supporting productions in Opera, Drama and Dance with duties that may include but are not limited to:
  • Develop and maintain Wardrobe tracking documents
  • Monitor, document and respond to rehearsal reports as needed
  • Attend costume fittings, “quick change meetings”  and show run-throughs as needed
  • Develop and execute costume maintenance schedules
  • Run crew on shows
  • Post show strikes: laundry, dry-cleaning and restock
  • Other administrative duties as assigned
• Support Costume Stock Maintenance with duties that may include but are not limited to:
  • Costume stock maintenance and reorganization
  • Weekly restock
  • Work-request costume pulls for Workshops and Events

 

Minimum Requirements:

• Passion and basic knowledge of the intended craft. 
• Bachelor’s Degree,