COSTUME DESIGNER - starting as early as Mar 30, 2026
Contract/ F/T at $950-1250/ week for up to 3 weeks

Seeking a proficient costume designer who can design and build, or source, costumes for 1 solo performer. The ideal candidate holds an understanding of historical enactment/interpretation and dressing, and is skilled at researching fashions from specific time periods and locations.

The ideal candidate will have experience in dressing performers of varying gender identities, body types, skin tones, and accessibility needs. Collaborating with Director, and Co-Creator Adonis C. King, as well as other members of the design and creative team, the completed design work will enhance the touring production and contribute to/maintain the integrity of the world being co-built with other designers. The Costume Designer is required to provide their own gear and tools required to build costumes. Having one’s own workshop space is an asset. A supply and transportation budget will be provided.

Read full qualifications/job descriptions here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JU6rPale4IFiCd2ZnHSQ3gR1z9zK0qLE/view?usp=drive_link

Read our Code of Conduct here: https://respectfulartsworkplaces.ca/sites/default/files/2019-06/Code%20of%20Conduct%20LPA%20legal.pdf

In addition to qualifications, all successful applicants at Story Theatre will demonstrate:
- Strong commitment and experience with anti-oppression, anti-discrimination, and decolonial practice
- Professionalism and commitment to our Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of professional theatre settings
- Accountability to team members
- Ability to work independently and in group settings
- Ability to meet important deadlines
- Interest in history, historical interpretation, Black History, and Mifflin Gibbs life, is considered an asset

Please submit resume/video application (max 5 mins) and examples of previous work by Feb 13, 2026.

Please note Story Theatre has zero tolerance for bullying, harassment of any kind, anti-Blackness, anti-Indigeneity, anti-Palestinian racism, colourism, homophobia, transphobia, gendered discrimination, gender-based violence, and any form of oppressive behaviour.

Story Theatre welcomes submissions from community members who are disabled, Racialized, Queer, Trans, Two-Spirit, Non-Binary, Gender Expansive, cisgender, newcomers immigrating to so called Canada, English language learners, multiply marginalized, and all body types. All experience levels are encouraged to apply. We believe everyone has a story, and everyone belongs in theatre. Questions or accessibility support are welcomed by emailing [email protected]