Costumer - Internal Assignment (IA)/Project Hire (PH)

The Walt Disney Company • Anaheim, CA

317d • $58,700 - $78,600

About The Position

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over. This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust. The Costumer role takes a costume from page to stage. You will research and facilitate manufacturing new and replacement Entertainment costumes while collaborating with some of the industry's top talent. The Costumer must be able to communicate direction and concepts to multiple levels of Cast Members. The Costumer will report to the Area Manager-Costume Production and Sustainment. This is a temporary role with no guarantee of permanent placement.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in Theatre, Film or Fashion
• 1+ years of experience working with garment construction and textiles
• Experience with project/production management lifecycle
• Experience developing and maintaining a budget
• Experience in costume documentation
• Experience in purchasing apparel-related items
• Experience in planning, problem-solving, conflict resolution, influencing, and negotiating (written and verbal communication)
• Experience working in a team environment where collaboration is key
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including extended hours and holidays
• Ability to work around all types of fabrics, fibers, and synthetic furs

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience
• Experience using a PLM and purchasing software
• Multilingual (Spanish/Vietnamese)

Responsibilities

• Partner with Entertainment and Costuming Operations to maintain costume quality and design.
• Produce estimates, lead timelines & budgets.
• Work with the Designer to identify fabrics, trims, and all garment accessories factoring in climate, safety, and functionality.
• Coordinate fittings with Entertainment and Workroom personnel.
• Document Costumes and Production processes in various formats for history and analysis.
• Source new vendors for materials and finished goods and attend trade shows to keep up on the cutting edge of costume production.
• Guide and mentor hourly union cast, coaching them through their show responsibilities while shepherding their development.
• Monitor show quality through Cast feedback and periodic assessments.
• Give directions on how to clean costumes, set up lines, etc.
• Interface daily with Entertainment Show Producers, Directors, Designers, and Entertainment and Costuming Operations Leaders.

Benefits

• Health and savings benefits
• Educational opportunities
• Special extras that only Disney can provide

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED