Costume Designer - Hucka
- ckmgmnt
- May 19
- 2 min read
Looking for a Costume Designer for the show, Hucka. Hucka is an adaptation of Huck Finn that is the story of a woman's search for safe space. Hucka, in the bardo, is visited by brother Cain who wants to take her back to shore to rehabilitate his reputation.
Silver Glass is a NYC movement-based company that presents socially relevant work. Previous shows include alt Hamlet, a response to the Dobbs Supreme Court decision and Quantum Debt, a show about the student debt crisis.
The Costume Designer will be responsible for the costume design of Hucka. This will be a minimalist costume with an emphasis on sparseness and found elements rather than constructed pieces. The Designer will collaborate with the Director to design costumes to fit space and budget. The Costume Designer will be asked to complete the design for the costume, create it and explain it to the cast/crew. We are looking for a creative problem solver who approaches their work with a positive attitude and thrives being in a team environment.
Send cover letter and resume with relevant experience to: silverglassjobs at gmail dot com with “Costume Designer” in the subject line and previous costume samples or website where we can view your work. Indicate why you are a good fit for us. Must be NYC-based and have availability for all times listed.
Responsibilities:
Meet with the producers and directors to define wardrobe requirements.
Prepare wardrobe concepts for presentation and feedback.
Procure costumes garments.
Participate in wardrobe fittings and production dress rehearsals.
Manage the project timelines, fitting schedules, and budgets.
Attend design meeting (1 hour, TBD, ~6/9/2025).
Attend measurements meeting (7/10/2025).
Finalize sketches with director (7/12 - 7/25).
Conduct fittings (8/19/2025).
Load-In Costumes (9/2/2025).
o load-in costumes
o explain costumes to cast
Strike Costumes (9/21/2025).
Qualifications:
Motivated self-starter
Sewing skills
Excellent communication skills, professional manner, promptness, and a desire to collaborate are vital.
BFA/BA in costume design or fine art and at least 2 years professional experience.
Compensation: $800 for the run. Production covers cost of costume materials.