WARDROBE SUPERVISOR

Company Description

Pavilion Entertainment a new media company incorporated in Trinidad and Tobago. It is dedicated to the original production of media projects and the regional distribution of both original and franchise programming. 

Transforming and advancing the regional media industry will not be easy so we need a team that will work efficiently and professionally in a fast paced, results-oriented environment. As such, the following competencies are critical to all hiring decisions:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• High self-awareness

• Ability to prioritise effectively and respond quickly

• Ability to be self-motivated and to use initiative

• Inventiveness and creativity

• Ability to work constructively under pressure and tight deadlines

• At least a basic understanding of relevant health and safety laws and procedures in production

Job Description

The Wardrobe Supervisor will be responsible for supervising all wardrobe related activities during the production. Primary duties and responsibilities will be to:

• Monitor continuity book for details of which costumes are needed for each scene, keeping up to date with any last-minute changes in schedules or scripts 

• Manage wardrobe budget 

• Organise the transportation of costumes to sets or locations

• Ensure that all items of equipment, e.g., sewing machines, steamers, irons, etc., are available and in working order, and that costumes are cleaned, ironed and ready for use

• Ensure that all clothes are labelled and prepared for dressing and that accurate lists are kept of costume accessories such as jewellery

• Supervise the maintenance and cleaning of costumes during breaks and between shooting days 

• Coordinate the return of hired outfits and the sale or disposal of any remaining costumes

Qualifications

Qualifications and competencies include:

• Bachelor degree in in Costume Design, Fashion, Theatre Design or Performing Arts (Production) or related discipline, or at least 6 years’ production experience

• At least 3 years’ experience working with costumes in theatre or television

• Good memory and keen attention to detail 

• Excellent leadership, management and motivational skills

• Ability to deal proactively with last-minute changes

• Ability to hand sew to make any emergency repairs

• Knowledge of how to dress Actors

• Ability to gauge clothing sizes at a glance

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.