Wardrobe Technican Grade 2 (Barbican)

Do you have experience in costume maintenance and/or wardrobe support in a theatre environment? Do you work well within a busy team? Are you reliable?

We are looking for an experienced Wardrobe Technician (Grade 2) to work as part of the Running Wardrobe Team, at the Barbican in all aspects of Running Wardrobe including costume maintenance, laundry and performance calls.

Reporting to the Specialised Senior Wardrobe Technician, key areas of responsibility include (please see the full job description and person specification for the comprehensive list):

• Ensuring that costume requirements and dressing needs are met efficiently and flexibly.
• To assist the actors in technical rehearsals and performances with their costumes including quick changes as directed – this includes lifting heavy costumes and dressing actors, often in a short time frame.
• Performing all pre-show costume and laundry checks, ensuring that costumes are correctly set in dressing rooms and quick-change areas.
• Dealing with emergency repairs to costumes during performances.
• To respond to and co-operate with the needs of the Running Wardrobe Department to create a positive and supportive environment.

To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have the following knowledge and experience:

• A broad knowledge of costume and period.
• Have experience in managing theatre costume needs for a range of artists.
• Have an understanding of Costume Maintenance and Costume-related disciplines.
• Be organised and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Communicate effectively with others and work well in a team.

This role is a full-time position working 48 hours, 6 out of 7 days. It is offered as a fixed-term contract for 3 months and will be based at the Barbican, in London.

Application Process

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email [email protected]

The role will close a midnight on 26 August and the interviews are expected to be in person, in London, week commencing 1 September.

About the RSC

The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability. 

We can offer great benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.

We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.