**Due to a large number of applications, we are closing this role early. The new Deadline for submissions is Monday 17th July 2023, at 12 noon.**
We are looking for a Trainee Costume Buyer to join our Costume Department at the National Theatre.
The Costume Department is made up of the following areas:
- Running Wardrobe.
- Hire Dept.
- Costume Workroom.
- Costume Props.
- Textile Studio.
- Costume Supervisor.
- Assistant Costume Supervisors/ Buyers.
The Trainee Costume Buyer will primarily work alongside the team gaining valuable experience through assisting and shadowing them in all aspects of their duties over the year.
The position will allow the trainee the opportunity to build their supplier contacts along with the chance to develop their skills and increase their knowledge and experience within a busy costume department. The aim is that, after the year, the trainee will be able to go forward independently into the industry with enhanced skills and experience towards a future career in costume buying/assisting and supervising for theatre, film or TV.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- A strong desire to pursue a career in costume buying and costume supervising.
- Good textile and footwear knowledge along with a general interest and appreciation of costume history and contemporary trends.
- Demonstration of good IT and finance skills (primarily Word & Excel) with excellent organisational skills.
- Basic sewing skills and knowledge of costume construction
- Evidence of self-motivation to acquire new skills and knowledge with a positive pro-active approach
If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
Download the Job Description here.
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 17th July 2023, at 12 noon.
For further queries please email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk
We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and welcome applications from everyone.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
People Department 2023