The Head of Costume Production is responsible for leading the planning, development and delivery of costumes for productions at the NT, ensuring the creative ambition of every show we make is realised through effective leadership, collaboration and resource management. From the earliest meetings and initial concept discussions with designers, the Head of Costume Production engages with a production's artistic ambitions and is the senior costume production reference point for Production Managers, Directors, Designers and other NT Departments as the costumes make their transition to the stage.The role requires the ability to balance creative excellence with the effective management of resources, budgets, schedules and people, directly managing the three department Supervisors (Costume Production Supervisor, Costume Workroom Supervisor, In-house Costume Supervisor) and all show-based freelance Costume Supervisors
The successful candidate will have the following:
Substantial experience of management and/ or costume supervising in the theatre or film industries
Substantial knowledge of theatrical costume techniques (costume, costume props, textile work) relevant to the preparation and staging of major theatrical productions.
Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams, including managing staff performance, recruitment and development
Strong stakeholder management and excellent interpersonal skills, with experience building effective relationships with designers, freelancers, production teams and other departments.
Substantial experiencing of budgeting, relating to equipment, productions and staffing, with a demonstrable ability to interpret and apply financial information
Please note
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Friday 4 September 2026 at 12 noon. To apply please see our website