Costume Attendant Job Description Template

Job title

Costume Attendant

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable costume attendant to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will fit costumes, do quick changes and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Fit costumes
• Do quick changes
• Repair costumes
• Launder and press
• Track continuity
• Organize wardrobe
• Pack for tours
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of sewing and costume repair
• Calm under pressure and teamwork
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• IATSE wardrobe union
• Sewing course
• Costume technology courses
• Experience with sewing machines

Skills

• Quick changes
• Laundry and pressing
• Continuity tracking
• Organization
• Discretion
• Speed

Work environment and schedule

Attendants work backstage, on sets and in wardrobe shops. Evenings, weekends and long shoot days.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.