San Diego Opera is looking for a Costume Assistant for our 2024-2025 season.  The position is hourly with some overtime.  Hours will vary depending on production schedule.  Some weekend and evening work will be required. 

Contract dates are listed below:

SALOME & LA TRAVIATA – February 6, 2025 – May 2, 2025 (estimated 12.5 weeks full-time)

The ideal candidate will have some experience with theatrical costumes or the fashion industry.  The candidate must be a skilled computer user and know the Microsoft office suite.  Expertise with FileMaker is a plus.  Must be organized, flexible and knowledge of period costumes preferred. Candidate must have a car and shopping skills. Duties include research, creating costume plots/charts and show bibles.

The position will be reporting to the Costume Director and work directly with her as well as with other production departments.  If you are interested in learning and advancing your career in costumes and would enjoy working in a fast paced, exciting, and creative environment, please send your resume and references to Associate Director of Production, Grace Herzog, at [email protected]

This position includes parking, complimentary tickets to each opera, and hourly pay from $18-$20 depending on experience.  This is not a union position.