Download Costume Design Internship Description

Contact: Mary Zwickl
1200 N. Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie, IN 47303
Phone: 765.287.3530
Email: [email protected]
Internship Position Description
Position
Costume Design Intern
Purpose and Development Opportunities
Provide support to the Theatre Department with the opportunity to research, design and build
costumes for both on and off site theatrical performances.
Reporting Department
Theatre Department
Reporting Supervisor and Training Provided By
Theatre & Outreach Manager
Length of Appointment
May-July
Time Commitment
At least 15 hours per week
Salary
Stipend upon completion of internship
Essential duties and responsibilities
- Researching costumes and create full costume pitch with sketches with assistance of Theatre
Manager
- Build/Purchase/Pull/Alter 10 costumes with 3 additional add-ons for 3 different productions.
- Assist the theatre staff with measurements, fittings and basic costume maintenance
- Operate the sound cues for the 6 short Faeries, Sprites, and Lights performances
- Other duties may be assigned
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess competent sewing skills and basic research skills. The intern must be
self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. Must be flexible, reliable, and able to work
well with staff and volunteers. The ideal candidate will have a basic knowledge of theatre costume
design with a desire to add to their portfolio and resume by creating their own designs and implement
its completion with guidance but minimal supervision.
Work Environment
Some rehearsals will be indoor and some outdoor. Space for building/altering costumes will be
provided or the intern can work from home if they prefer. The performances will be outdoors and
under a tent.
Revised April 10, 2015