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 2024, 2025


    Employer Name: University of Cincinnati


    Job Title: Lab Associate, Fashion Technology Lab, College of DAAP


    Job Description: Job Overview

    The Fashion Technology Lab Associate will plan, design, evaluate, modify, and coordinate programming for the Fashion Design Program studio and lab spaces, technology, equipment, and assets. Position Details: Type of Appointment: 75% (30 hours/week), Work Location: 5470 Aronoff (Clifton/Uptown Campus West) Option to teach as an adjunct for additional compensation, dependent upon program needs. Full position details can be found here.


    Job Application Qualifications: Required Education Associate's Degree. Three (3) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement. Required Experience One (1) year of experience in an area of technical specialty. Additional Qualifications Considered: 

    • Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field within apparel design, production and/or development. 
    • 5+ years of recent and relevant industry experience in apparel design, development and/or production. 
    • Experience must be in fashion design, fashion product development, fashion production, or a related function within the apparel industry. 
    • Excellent training and facilitation skills along with the ability to present complex and technically sound material clearly and effectively. 
    • Working knowledge of contemporary industry practice related to garment construction, manufacturing practices and quality control/craft. 
    • Experience managing supplies/materials/consumables and budgets. 
    • Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders to solve complex problems effectively. 
    • Ability to teach courses within the fashion design program.

    Compensation: $20 to $22 hourly


    Application Instructions: Application review will begin 7.15, will continue to accept application until position is filled. Click here for the link to apply.


    Deadline: July 15, 2025


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    Date Listed: May 16, 2025


    Employer Name: Baylor University


    Job Title: Assistant Costume Shop Manager, Department of Theatre Arts 


    Job Description: What You Will Do 

    • Assist Costume Shop Manager with any assigned tasks 
    • Take measurements and complete alterations with minimal supervision 
    • Manage stock as a rental facility for student director’s class projects 
    • Guide students in practical application of skills: pulling and restocking of costume pieces, alterations of garments, shop projects, design realization, paperwork creation 
    • Work with Shop Manager to train student wardrobe/maintenance crew members in duties and paperwork. 
    • Attend tech rehearsals to manage/teach student wardrobe team 
    • Be on call for any weekend maintenance needs during show run 
    • Support the mission and vison of Baylor University 
    • Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission 
    • Ability to comply with university policies 
    • Maintain regular and punctual attendance

    Job Application Qualifications: Required: Bachelor’s Degree, one year of relevant work experience Preferred: Master's Degree in fine arts, three years of relevant work experience. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of another. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis. 


    Compensation: $17.22 to $28.41 hourly


    Application Instructions: To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/6218990


    Deadline: May 15, 2026


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How It Works

  • How to Post a Listing

    To submit and pay electronically:

    CSA Members and Non-members purchasing a Job Board Listing may pay electronically through the CSA Online Store by clicking here. CSA Members must log in with their membership credentials to receive the member rate. Please note: the description in the store includes a link to a form to submit your listing information.


    Organizations with a CSA Member on staff can submit and pay to receive the member rate.


    Listing salary ranges is required in order to list your position with CSA.


    If you would like your CSA Job Board posting to be listed for less than the 60 days listing period, simply contact the CSA National Office at national.office@costumesocietyamerica.com.


    With any questions and for further information, please contact contact the CSA National Office at national.office@costumesocietyamerica.com.


    Please note: listings may take up to a week be posted. Please plan accordingly.

  • Pricing

    A 60 Day Listing on the Job Board, as well as a Social Media Posting, is $125 for members and $150 for non-members.