Position Number: 40074781
Payroll Title: WARDROBE TCHN SR (006317)
Job Code: 006317
Job Open Date: 10/3/25
Application Review Begins: 10/20/25
Department Code (Name): DRAM (DRAMATIC ART/DANCE DEPARTMENT)
Percentage of Time: 100%
Union Code (Name): TX
Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Partial Year Career (10 month employee, furloughed July 1st to August 31st)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS
Salary Grade: STEPS
Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $26.82 to $29.91/hour. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $26.82 to $32.07/hour.
Work Location: Thtr 1313
Working Days and Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm, some evenings and weekends
Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits
Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: N/A
Special Instructions:
For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.
Department Marketing Statement:
The Department of Theater and Dance fosters an inclusive, vibrant and stimulating environment that encourages creative self-expression and critical thinking. Undergraduate programs include intensive, conservatory-style training for actors and dancers, as well as general degrees with a focus on Dance, Design, Directing, Playwriting, Theater and Community and Theater and Performance Studies. The department's nationally recognized and highly ranked graduate program offers a diverse array of interdisciplinary approaches to performance research within a global orientation. The department provides a lively forum for faculty to integrate teaching and research, at the cutting edge of their areas of expertise.
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Brief Summary of Job Duties:
Under the general supervision of the Costume Shop Manager, the Sr. Wardrobe Technician serves a Cutter/Draper/Shop Assistant in the costume shop, which provides yearly support the department's season presentations - including both dance and theater productions. The costume shop also provides limited support to numerous student/classroom projects. Primary duties include pattern-making by draping, drafting, or flat patterning methods; taking actor/dancers measurements, cutting, fitting, alterations, construction, stitching; also supervising/teaching student stitchers and crew. Secondary duties include: dyeing and craft work; maintaining stock organization (requires lifting and stairs). Duties also include general maintenance of shop, machines, stock, and inventory.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1-3 years Demonstrated costume building competence with pattern-making, sewing, cutting, fitting, alteration, construction, and stitching.
- 1-3 years Experience assisting in organization and maintenance of costume shop and stock inventory.
- 1-3 years Supervision of costume assistants.
- 1-3 years Participation in costume design collaboration.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Efficient and precise execution of costume fabrication tasks.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in small groups.
- Ability to lift heavy loads and maneuver stairs.
- Comfortable with the use of a computer and computer applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Conditions of Employment:
- 10-month per year position; furloughed July and August. Some evening and weekend hours are required.
- Satisfactory criminal history background check
- UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegation or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
Job Functions and Percentages of Time:
- 40% Cutting/Draping/Construction - Performs custom patterning, cutting, draping, and constructing of costumes from designer sketches and research for all departmental season productions. Includes estimating calculations for fabric yardage, closures, notions, etc. for each cutting/build project based on the designer's requests. Works with costume shop manager and Designers to move all production costume items through the cutting, build, and fitting periods, assuring that all garments are ready for dress rehearsal deadlines.
- 20% Alterations/Reconstructions - Performs alterations as needed on existing, purchased, or rented costume garments. Alterations may range from simple to complex. Complete reconstruction may be required on some garments.
- 20% Fittings - Attends all fittings during each production to ensure the delivery of a high-quality costume.
- 10% Supervision/Labs - May assist in the supervision of limited hire and student employees under the direction of the Costume Shop Manager. May also set up and prepare class demonstrations, working from a general knowledge of course material without specific instruction and supervision to students at regularly scheduled laboratory sessions. Work would include teaching sewing and construction skills, as well as wardrobe run crew skills.
- 5% Organization/Maintenance/Restock - Assists the costume shop manager with the organization, maintenance, and improvements needed within the costume shop facilities and stock inventory. May include creating new patterns and slopers to improve and strengthen the existing stock.
- 5% Craft Work - Performs high-end craft work that may include (but is not limited to) the following: dyeing, millinery work, and painting.
UC Vaccination Programs Policy:
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.
As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
For more information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy
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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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Oct 03, 2025