Casting Call: Experienced Costume Designer
Job Details: We seek a highly skilled and experienced Costume Designer for an upcoming theatrical production set to open on October 26th and run through November 5th, totaling eight performances. The play is staged in a theater in Hollywood’s heart, offering a fantastic opportunity to work on a captivating production. Just so you know, while there is compensation, it is limited due to budget constraints.
Job Responsibilities: As the Costume Designer, you will be pivotal in bringing the characters and story to life through your creative and innovative costume designs. Your responsibilities will include:
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Conceptualization: Collaborate with the director and production team to understand the vision and aesthetics of the play.
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Research: Research the period, setting, and character backgrounds to ensure accurate and compelling costume choices.
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Costume Creation: Design, create, and source costumes that reflect the characters’ personalities and the play’s overall theme.
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Fittings: Organize and conduct fittings with actors to ensure costumes fit correctly and are comfortable for performance.
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Costume Maintenance: Oversee costume alterations, repairs, and laundering throughout the production to keep costumes in excellent condition.
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Budget Management: Work within budget constraints to make cost-effective choices without compromising quality.
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Collaboration: Coordinate with the production team, including the director, stage manager, and set designer, to ensure a cohesive visual presentation.
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Quick Changes: Plan and execute efficient costume changes during performances to maintain the flow of the play.
Requirements: To be considered for this role, you should possess the following qualifications:
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Proven Experience: Demonstrated experience as a Costume Designer in theatrical productions, preferably with a portfolio of past work.
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Creative Vision: Strong creative and conceptualization skills to translate the director’s vision into compelling costume designs.
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Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure costumes are historically accurate and suitable for the characters.
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Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with the production team and actors.
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Budget Management: Ability to work within budget constraints and make cost-effective choices.
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Flexibility: Adaptability and the ability to handle quick changes and adjustments during rehearsals and performances.
Compensation Details: Just so you know, while there is compensation for this position, it is limited due to budget constraints. The exact compensation details will be discussed during the interview process. However, this opportunity offers valuable experience and a chance to contribute to an exciting theatrical production in Hollywood.
If you are an experienced Costume Designer passionate about storytelling through costume, we encourage you to apply and be part of this exciting theatrical journey. To apply, please submit your resume, portfolio, and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this project.
We look forward to receiving your applications and working with a talented Costume Designer to make this production successful!
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Videographer/Editor position requires skills in a high-volume production environment specializing in the final storytelling of a project. This position is primarily responsible for assisting in the filming and editing process for company video projects. This position requires a diverse knowledge of industry standard types of cameras and production equipment along with basic Avid editing skills. They will work closely with the Producers, Videographers and Editors on staff to ensure projects are completed on time and with the highest technical and aesthetic standards. They are responsible for maintaining the company’s production assets and working with the department production calendar so that equipment is ready for each project.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Support production staff with variety of projects using production gear including various models of cameras, lenses, tripods, and other gear related to shooting.
- Work with Production team to build sets for production needs.
- Assist with general duties.
- Maintaining production equipment before and after projects.
- Coordinate the tracking of all production assets.
- Assist with research and ordering of equipment.
- Support with reporting and tracking maintenance and repairs of production equipment.
- Ingest media into company’s archiving system and prepare media for Editors.
- Log footage and edit basic to intermediate level projects.
- Operate additional cameras as needed for production needs including live events.
- ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Degree Required: Minimum college or trade school experience in production or similar field..
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of practical field experience working in multiple aspects of film and video production.
- Color grading at intermediate level.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
- Thorough understanding of fishing, hunting, and other outdoor skills as required to best work with production team in outdoor recreation company.
- Strong work ethic. Outgoing personality with ability to interact within group of creative individuals in a dynamic and constantly changing environment. Willingness to react with short notice to changes in daily routine.
- Willing to travel as required – often locations require extensive driving and multiple night stays with early and late hours.
- Strong communication skills – able to understand direction and make themselves understood when communicating objectives for accomplishing story lines or goals of a production.
- Thorough knowledge of Avid non-linear editing systems, specifically the Avid Media Composer or similar.
- Strong working knowledge of various codecs, containers and file types used in today’s media environment.
- Able to work within a team environment including in the field or studio and in the post process, editing and finishing.
- Able to lift and carry heavy equipment in variety of terrain and conditions from very hot to very cold.
- Good driving record, able to secure Missouri Operator’s License Class E.
- Good organizational skills: able to keep multiple projects balanced at any one time
- Strong video resume required. This resume should demonstrate samples from all of the areas mentioned above.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- 25-30%
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Regularly performs computer work and sits.
- Occasionally walks and stands.
- Seldom/never lifts up to 50lbs.
INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:
- Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.
Full Time Benefits Summary:
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- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Bass Pro Cares Fund
- And more!
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