About
Jeff Shearer, Costume Designer
Jeff is a passionate and innovative costume designer with a flair for creating captivating and authentic looks for the stage. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, he has established himself as a versatile and resourceful artist known for his attention to detail and ability to bring characters to life through costumes. Born with a love for storytelling and a keen eye for aesthetics, Jeff enjoys being part of a collaborative team.
Work Experience
Freelance Design & Construction, Various Companies | 1993- Present
Designed and produced a wide variety of costumes for numerous clients. Including: Cincinnati Zoo's Festival Of Lights, Paramount's Kings Island; Carowinds; and Kings Dominion, Dorney Park, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra's Home For The Holidays, and Carnival Cruise Lines.Resident Costume Designer/Shop Manager | Aug. 2016- Aug. 2023
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati - Cincinnati, Ohio 45227
Designed three Main Stage productions presented at the Taft Theatre and multiple tours every season. Established build schedules. Fabric and supply purchase. Show and costume budgeting. Credit card reconciliation. Receipt and budget reconciliation. Supervised a build crew, while hiring contractors and over hire for wigs, makeup, and wardrobe. Machine and equipment purchases and maintenance. Costume shop set up and organization. Costume stock organization and rental. Costume patterning, draping, and sewing. Proficient with all forms of EVA construction. Worked with guest designers to bring their designs to life. Completed performance reviews. Fostered a positive and healthy work atmosphere.
Costume Shop Manager, Northern Kentucky University | June 2008- Aug. 2016
Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights , Ky 41099
Responsibilities included, but not limited to: Student hiring and scheduling. Project assignment and instruction. Show and semester build schedules. Fabric and supply purchase. Show and costume budgeting. Credit card reconciliation. Receipt and budget reconciliation. Machine and equipment purchases and maintenance. Costume shop set up and organization. Costume stock organization and rental. Costume patterning, cutting, and sewing.
Skills
Procreate
Microsoft Office
Apple Numbers
Apple Pages
Social Media
Zoom
Education
BA- Theatre and Public Communications
Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio
