Head of Wardrobe

Company Overview

Globe Theatre is a dynamic theatre company that is usually located in a beautiful historic building in downtown Regina.  Currently Globe Theatre’s building is undergoing extensive renovations, which means we are ‘hopping around’ to various office, construction shops, and performances venues around Regina for the next season. 

Globe Theatre is located on Treaty 4 territory, the traditional lands of the nêhiyawak, Anihšinpk, Dakota, Nakoda, Lakota, and the homeland of the Métis/Michif Nation.

Please visit https://globetheatrelive.com/who-we-are for more information on who we are.

Job Description

Globe Theatre is looking for a HEAD OF WARDROBE to oversee the procurement of costumes for Globe’s productions.  Additionally, this is an exciting time for all of us at Globe as we will be moving back into our completely renovated building in late spring 2024 -- this is your chance to help set up a brand-new wardrobe shop!

Globe is a theatre where every member of the staff is focused on the art and where each person’s contribution is honored and valued. The successful candidate will be skilled, knowledgeable, flexible, keen to learn, and a team player.  In addition to having superior interpersonal, communication, project coordination, and exceptional problem-solving skills, the Theatre expects the HEAD OF WARDROBE to: 

• Coordinate the purchasing, borrowing, and construction of costumes for Globe production
• Preference given to those individuals who possess excellent cutting and pattern-making skills
• Preference given to those individuals who possess excellent sewing skills
• Work with designers to realize their designs in conjunction the Director of Production, Technical Director and shows’ directors
• Maintain a high quality of workmanship, achieving the attention to detail that each costume requires
• Adhere to all budget guidelines as determined by the Director of Production and Technical Director
• Order supplies, materials, and equipment required for construction and maintenance of costumes
• Arrange and oversee casual labour as required, including wardrobe maintenance staff, dressers, stitchers/cutters
• Work with stage management teams to manage fittings
• Adhere to all schedules and deadlines as determined by the Technical Director. 
• Adhere to Globe Theatre’s Personnel Policy
• Adhere to all aspects of the Collective Agreement between Globe Theatre and I.A.T.S.E. Local 295
• Preference will be given to qualified IATSE 295 members
• The qualified candidate should possess a valid driver’s license.  Access to a vehicle is an asset (millage will be compensated).

 The Head of Wardrobe is a seasonal position, averaging approximately 9-10 months per year.  For our 2023-2024 season, the dates of employment are September 17, 2023-March 31, 2024 (except December 17-December 30), 2023) and April 28, 2024-June 29, 2024, though a later start date could be considered for the right candidate.

For the full job posting, visit https://globetheatrelive.com/whats-new/we-are-hiring-head-of-wardrobe