Job Board


The Costume Society of America is the leading organization of its kind and boasts a membership involved in all aspects of costume-related work. Our Job Board is an ideal way for your organization to reach qualified candidates including dress historians, academics, writers, conservators, curators, costume designers, costumers, fashion designers, clothing dealers, textile specialists and more.

Jobs Openings

  • Academia

    Date Listed: June 24, 2026


    Employer Name: St Johns River State College


    Job Title: Costume Design and Technology Instructor and Grade FT Faculty (10 month) 


    Job Description: Florida School of the Arts at St. Johns River State College is seeking a full time Costume Design and Technology Instructor with a strong commitment to teaching foundation level classes in a small and highly collaborative arts school environment. As one of two full-time instructors you have the opportunity to teach a variety of design and construction courses, mentor students during instructional lab hours, manage equipment and supplies and supervise safe professional practices in a theatre environment. Technical Theatre faculty work to support our production season consisting of six shows annually. Additional duties include student mentoring, assisting in recruiting efforts, departmental meetings, and committee work. Florida School of the Arts instructors have a unique opportunity to prepare aspiring artists for careers in the arts or for baccalaureate degrees. Come join our team! 


    Compensation: $50,765.00 to $53,229.00  annually


    Application Instructions: Please apply on the St. Johns River State College website: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sjrstate


    Deadline: July 31, 2026


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  • Museum/Apparel & Textile Collections

    Date Listed: June 29, 2026


    Employer Name: Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields


    Job Title: Curator of Fashion and Textile Arts 


    Job Description: Newfields seeks a Curator of Fashion and Textile Arts to advance the Indianapolis Museum of Art’s commitment to textiles, fashion, fiber, dress, and related material culture. The position will guide the study, care, growth, interpretation, and presentation of more than 7,000 works in the fashion and textile arts collection across cultures, materials, techniques, and time periods. Newfields is led by Le Monte G. Booker, Sr., President and Chief Executive Officer. The Curator of Fashion and Textile Arts reports to the Director of the IMA. The Curator of Fashion and Textile Arts will shape a rigorous and engaging program rooted in collection stewardship, scholarship, exhibitions, acquisitions, publications, digital interpretation, and public access. The role calls for a curator who can connect object-based research to meaningful interpretation and advance the study, presentation, and understanding of fashion and textile arts within the Museum and beyond. This is an opportunity to strengthen the Indianapolis Museum of Art’s presence in fashion and textile arts while connecting the collection to Indianapolis as a civic and cultural resource. 


    Job Qualifications: Candidates should hold a Master of Arts or Master of Fine Arts, PhD preferred, in fashion and textile studies, art history, design history, material culture, or a related field. A minimum of five years total museum curatorial experience at the assistant curator, associate curator, or equivalent level is required. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong record of leadership, reflected in experience with collection management, acquisitions, and cross-departmental collaboration. They will bring a sustained scholarly point of view developed through exhibitions, publications, and original research, along with active participation in professional networks and scholarly communities. Knowledge of catalog publishing, exhibition, and installation design processes, graphics, databases, office software, conservation issues, art handling, installation techniques, and art market sources is important. Relevant experience working within museum systems and engaging the public is required. Excellent writing and public speaking skills are essential. Reading or speaking ability in relevant foreign languages is desirable. 


    Compensation: $105,000.00 to $140,000.00 annually


    Application Instructions: To apply, candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and answer key questions through this link: https://www.judithpineiroconsulting.com/imanewfields


    Deadline: July 20, 2026


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How It Works

  • How to Post a Listing

    Jobs are listed on this page and are posted on CSA's Facebook page and in our members-only newsletter.


    To submit and pay electronically:

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  • Pricing

    $125 for members

    $150 for non-members.