Wardrobe Manager Position Available In Morris, New Jersey

Wardrobe Manager New Jersey Ballet Florham Park, NJ 07932

Job Title :

Wardrobe Manager Location :

Florham Park, NJ Company :

New Jersey Ballet/New Jersey Ballet School Job Type:

Seasonal (34 weeks)

Position:

Exempt Reports To :

Artistic Director /

Executive Director About New Jersey Ballet:

For over six decades, New Jersey Ballet has been a vital part of the state’s cultural landscape, presenting a wide-ranging repertory from classical ballets to contemporary works. Based in Florham Park, the company serves communities across New Jersey through main stage productions, educational programs, and special events. We are committed to excellence in performance, innovation in programming, and inclusivity in our outreach.

Position Summary:

New Jersey Ballet is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Wardrobe Manager to oversee all costume-related operations for the company’s performance season. This position requires exceptional sewing and alteration abilities, strong organizational skills, and a comprehensive understanding of ballet costuming. The Wardrobe Manager is responsible for maintaining the quality, cleanliness and readiness of all costumes and wardrobe elements, ensuring they support the dancers’ needs and the artistic vision of the company.

Primary Responsibilities:

Manage costume preparation, fittings, maintenance, cleaning, and storage for all productions and events. Perform advanced sewing, alterations, hand-finishing, and costume construction as needed. Oversee and carry out laundering and dry cleaning of costumes, ensuring proper fabric care and maintenance. Dye and maintain ballet shoes to match costume requirements. Maintain wardrobe inventory and detailed records of costume usage, repairs, and dancer measurements. Order wardrobe department supplies, including notions, laundry materials, shoes, and sewing tools. Work closely with costume designers and the production team to execute costume designs to a professional standard. Supervise and schedule dressers and wardrobe crew during rehearsals, performances, and load-ins/outs. Oversee quick changes, costume logistics, and backstage wardrobe operations during performances. Coordinate costume needs for school shows and community performances. Collaborate with other production departments to ensure smooth technical integration. Coordinate and manage costumes for New Jersey Ballet School performances, including student fittings, alterations, and performance prep as needed. Conduct fittings and costume maintenance for children maintenance for children performing in all professional productions (e.g. The Nutcracker, full length ballets).

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of professional experience in theatrical wardrobe management; ballet or dance experience strongly preferred. Exceptional sewing, alteration, and garment construction skills (machine and hand). Knowledge of fabric care, laundering, and dry cleaning processes. Experience with shoe dyeing and costume finishing techniques. Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to lift and carry costume bins (up to 50 lbs), climb ladders, and work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. Proficiency in wardrobe-related tools and software a plus.

Compensation:

Compensation ranges from $950 to $1,250 per week, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

Paid sick leave (accrued in accordance with New Jersey law) Paid family leave Enrollment in NJ RetireReady (voluntary retirement savings program; no employer contribution or match provided)

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to employment@njballet.orgwith the subject line “Wardrobe Manager Application – [Your Name]”. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Job Type:

Temporary Pay:

$950.00 – $1,250.00 per week People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person