Costume Specialist, Senior | Part - Time | Sesame Place San Diego

SeaWorld•San Diego, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join us at Sesame Place and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Come and play an important part on our incredible team today! Enthusiastically represents SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment by displaying a positive attitude, maintaining a high level of energy and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years experience with costume construction, repair, or maintenance of costumes and/or wardrobe items.
Years of experience needed with specific skills
Certifications including Driver’s License
At least 18 years of age.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Strong written/verbal communication skills; able to read, write and speak English; positive attitude, team player; multi-tasking skills, collaboration skills
Able to handle multiple tasks under high pressure.
Be team-oriented with a kid-siderate attitude.
Have excellent organizational skills; experience with project management a plus.
Ability to trouble shoot mechanical problems.
Excellent hand and industrial machine sewing skills.
Construction and/or costume design abilities preferred.
Ability to follow specific instructions and teach others to assist based on needs of item.
Experience with or be willing to learn airbrush techniques and designs.
Experience with or be willing to learn wig care and maintenance.
Sewing skills needed to perform costume alterations, costume construction, replace zippers and snaps.
Theme Park experience a plus.
Working knowledge of basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Office, and Excel
Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

experience with project management a plus
Construction and/or costume design abilities preferred.
Experience with or be willing to learn airbrush techniques and designs.
Experience with or be willing to learn wig care and maintenance.
Theme Park experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining costuming integrity of assigned shows and productions.
Maintain cleanliness, safety, and quality standards through all assigned tasks.
Construct new costumes.
Responsible for the coordination and instruction of cleaning, care, and maintenance of costumes. This includes making needed repairs to costumes, costume characters, costume overlays, wigs, headpieces, footwear, and the laundering and storage of costumes.
Responsible for the install and strike of assigned festivals and shows.
Responsible for the cleanliness and organization of costuming areas, and stocking adequate inventory and costuming repair materials.
As needed, assist performers with dressing needs including dressing performers, and insuring costumes are properly pre-set and post–set during shows and events
Assist with pre-setting costumes for special events/functions.
Attend and assist with dress rehearsals and onstage approvals when required.
Maintain frequent open communication of costume character costuming needs and updates with Stage Managers, Dresser Team, Costuming Staff, and Management to ensure all costume characters are in working order and in top quality condition and appearance; including but not limited to costume characters and festival specific costumes.
Assist with Opening and Closing duties in the Costume Shop.
Assist with Entertainment activities and special events in other facilities as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned based on business need.
Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors and our Guests
Perform other duties as assigned.
Occasionally assist other locations and areas in the park as needed.