The Costume assistant works closely with the Wardrobe manager to determine and fulfil the various requirements for all CTO operas, concerts, events and activities.

The individual is required to demonstrate:

• Basic knowledge of the theatre production process
• Good verbal communication skills
• Basic computer and administrative skills
• An ability to work within a structured department and as part of a team
• The ability to work independently and execute instructions
• The ability to take a hands-on role in the preparations for a production
• The ability to work flexible hours
• The ability to work under pressure on many projects and work with people of varying experience levels.

Key Performance Areas, Key Activities and Responsibilities:

• Work as part of the Costume team to realise the production design and meet production deadlines.
• Understand the design brief and the costume requirements and execute detailed instructions from their team leader.
• Maintenance and cleaning of existing and new costumes
• Assist with costume shopping, exchanges and petty cash reconciliation
• Sourcing of costumes from existing collections/stock
• Relaying of information to costume manufacturers/artists/suppliers on behalf of the Wardrobe manager.
• Set up & preparation of work areas such as fitting rooms and dressing rooms.
• Assist artists with their costumes during performances and concerts.
• Compile show archive files such as taking photographs, listing costume details etc.
• Assist the wardrobe manager with keeping a detailed stock inventory
• Daily assistance in organizing and maintaining neat and safe workspaces within the general wardrobe and costume manufacturing department.

The position is a one year contract commencing 01 July 2022 and is based at the Cape Town Opera offices at the Artscape building in Cape Town. 

Applicants should send a cover letter, CV and two contactable recent references to: Gerald Petersen geraldp@capetownopera.co.za  by Friday, 27 May 2022. No phone calls, please.