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JOB NOTICE - HEAD OF WARDROBE & COSTUME DESIGNER - UNIVERSITY OF
WATERLOO DRAMA DEPARTMENT - WATERLOO, ON
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Date production rehearsal/job starts: 09/01/2012
Deadline to submit: 06/11/2012
Email applications to: jtomaso at uwaterloo.ca
Contact name: Jill Tomasson Goodwin
Contact email: jtomaso at uwaterloo.ca
Contact phone: 519-888-4567 xt 35056
Engager Website: www.uwaterloo.ca

Ethno-cultural mandate or ethno-cultural casting statement:
The university respects, appreciates and encourages diversity.
Applications from all qualified individuals are encouraged.

Additional information:
The University of Waterloo Drama Department is looking for a Head of
Wardrobe / Costume designer.  This is a full-time staff position.  For a
full job description check out www.hr.uwaterloo.ca/.jd/00001576.html

Qualifications required:
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent education and
experience with extensive experience in professional theatre costume
design and production.
- Advanced knowledge of costuming including period costuming.  Proven
research skills, particularly in the areas of costume history and the
history of theatre design. 
- Demonstrated proficiency in drawing and/or painting. 
Professional-standard competence in dealing with fabrics, cutting and
costume/accessory production; advanced pattern-making, cutting, draping,
and sewing skills. 
- Knowledge of all aspects of theatrical wigs, facial pieces and
make-up. 
- Intrinsically motivated, with demonstrated ability to work
independently; exceptional organizational and time management skills. 
- Excellent communication skills; proven ability to remain calm and
diplomatic in stressful situations and when working with faculty, staff,
students, and guest artists. 

Candidates will be required to provide a portfolio of design renderings
and photographs of their costume designs.  Overtime and irregular work
hours will be required periodically.
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