Dresser I, Costume

Universal Orlando • Orlando, FL

1d

About The Position

Responsible for show preparation, dressing performers, presetting costumes, maintaining daily costume procedures for the show/project/event. Ensuring the performers' safety by securing all safety mechanisms in place on all costume pieces. Ensure all audio components are connected and in working order.

Requirements

• 2+ years or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to perform basic costume repairs required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or equivalent or technical school preferred.
• Prior costume dressing/ theatrical wardrobe experience preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dress performers as required by show/project/event.
• Assist during show with costume troubleshooting and costume changes.
• Maintain preparation routines between shows.
• Maintain costumes daily by doing general repairs and monitoring quality contacting others when more detailed or advanced repairs are necessary.
• Anticipate show/project/event costume needs and initiate timely solutions (i.e. notifying supervision).
• Make sure all straps, clasps, buttons are secure and good working order.
• Ensure performer is safely strapped/snapped into costume pieces.
• Making sure all costume pieces are intact with no issues for performer safety.
• Make sure that all audio components are connected and in good working order.
• Clean and maintain all costume pieces through hand washing, machine washing, spot cleaning and sending out for dry cleaning.
• Monitor inventory for wear and tear and ask for replacements as needed.
• Make sure that all safety straps and/or restraints are in good working order before/during/after washing process.
• Report any safety integrity issues to leadership and CT’s as soon as possible to avoid any performer injuries.
• Follow pre-show set up procedures, preset costumes daily by grouping all costume pieces for each performer.
• Issue costumes to performers.
• Deliver and pick-up costumes as needed to/from various locations (both on property entertainment venues and off-site storage).
• Assist the costuming team in fitting new performers for shows/projects/events.
• Assist in documentation and note completion.
• Monitor dry cleaning and repair orders to include checking orders upon return from vendor and notifying management of discrepancies.
• Observe shows/projects/events for costume appearance notes and relay those observations to management.
• Assist with set up of costumes for new character or shows/projects/events by arranging for storage space within the issue area/venue, gathering costume pieces, incorporating new costumes into the current process of preset, issue and cleaning, etc.
• Assist with special event preparation and tear down of costumes.
• Assist in cleanliness and organization of the costuming work area.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree