Costume Specialist
About The Position
This role is an integral contributor to the Entertainment Costuming Department, supporting the growing event and show schedule. The Costume Specialist will execute park, show, and event laundry projects, manage shoe repair processes and supplies, and handle daily costume deliveries. They will collaborate with various internal teams (Entertainment Production/Operations, Theatrical Services, Theming) and external contractors, assist with fabric stocking, and manage costume project timelines to ensure departmental goals are met. The position also involves working with costuming supplies, equipment, and systems, maintaining quality assurance of costuming products and support areas, and adhering to safety guidelines, including the proper use of PPE. Participation in training programs and other assigned duties, including sewing as needed, is also expected.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED required.
- 3 years working experience in clothing, laundry, wardrobe and costuming preferred.
- Theme park experience preferred.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Experience with laundry supplies and equipment.
- Experience with costume materials.
- Experience with costume shop equipment.
- Experience with shoes and shoe repair equipment.
- Experience with costume shop hand tools.
Nice To Haves
- 3 years working experience in clothing, laundry, wardrobe and costuming.
- Theme park experience.
Responsibilities
- Executes Park, Show and Event Laundry Projects as assigned, including all laundry processes and deliveries.
- Maintains shoe repair process and supplies.
- Performs daily costume deliveries.
- Collaborates with Entertainment Production/Operations, Theatrical Services and Theming teams to achieve project goals and objectives.
- Works with outside Costuming and Crafts contractors as assigned.
- Works with the Costuming request process.
- Assists with fabric stocking.
- Works with the Costuming Project timelines to ensure park and departmental goals and objectives are obtained.
- Works with Costuming supplies, equipment and systems, including shoe inventories, laundry and dry cleaning procedures and counts.
- Maintains the quality assurance of the Costuming product and support areas, including the fabric storage facility.
- Follows department and park safety guidelines, including the proper use of PPE.
- Participates in the Costuming department training programs.
- Participates in other duties as assigned that support park and departmental goals and objectives, including sewing as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
