Wardrobe Assistant - The Wardrobe Assistant is responsible assisting the Head of Wardrobe in the preparation and maintenance of all costumes. The Designer's original specification and look of the production must be maintained. The ability to work under minimum supervision and to adapt work in accordance with performance requirements. Duties and Responsibilities Include To apply, please send a CV and a short covering letter (no more than one page) outlining your suitability for the role, together with a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to [email protected] by 10am Thursday 26th March 2026.Job Summary
Job Description
Job Requirements
The ability to work as part of a large team.
Good communication skills.
Hard-working and committed attitude.
Extensive experience with styling and dressing for live performance/theatre.
Strong sewing skills.
The ability to adapt work in accordance with performance requirements.
The ability to manage speciality cleaning of theatrical costumes and the repair/maintenance of costumes.
The Assistant must have the confidence to dress performers at short notice. Job Responsibilities
Learning all dressing plots in order to cover the dressers.
Recognise where maintenance work needs to be carried out on a costume and report to the Head of Wardrobe.
Report any losses and unsafe practices in dressing rooms to the Head of Wardrobe.
Work collaboratively with other departments, particularly the Wigs, Hair and Makeup department, to ensure the smooth running of the show.
To ensure all costumes are cleaned and ready for each performance.
Attend rehearsal, technical, dress and costume understudy rehearsals as required.
Deal with emergency repairs to costumes.
Ensure that work materials and all costumes are kept in a tidy and secured manner.
Ensure that security, safety and good housekeeping procedures for the department are properly carried out.
Comply with the Manager's Health and Safety and other policies at all times.How to Apply