Insomniac - Boo! Seattle 2026 Sesonal Entertainment Wardrobe Specialist
About The Position
Insomniac Events is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Entertainment Wardrobe Specialist to join our Entertainment team. This position reports to the Entertainment Director. The role involves preparing and organizing the wardrobe area, assigning and recollecting wardrobe items, working with performers on styling and distribution of costume elements, fitting performers, providing feedback on personal appearances, ensuring the quality of looks, assisting with quick changes, performing repairs and alterations, maintaining costumes, and ensuring a safe working environment. The specialist will also be responsible for proper cleanup, repacking, and storage of wardrobe items at the end of each show. The ideal candidate has a passion for dance culture and event operations, with practical skills in sewing and costuming.
Requirements
- Diploma in fashion, textiles, costuming, production arts, or at least 3 years of relevant experience in all aspects of wardrobe, costuming, or styling.
- Practical skills in hand and machine sewing.
- Able to style & recreate a look from a photo/ description in a clear and defined manner.
- Hands on knowledge of how to repair costuming, accessories, & footwear.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of live entertainment and Insomniac brands/shows.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in entertainment, theater, theme park, & or live events is a plus.
- Some travel may be requested.
Responsibilities
- Prepare & organize the wardrobe area for efficiency & speed.
- Assign, document, & recollect wardrobe items of an approved design to entertainers at the wardrobe check in & out at events.
- Work closely with a variety of performers in the distribution & styling of costume elements, props, footwear & accessories during show run, rehearsals, preparation, and show changes.
- Fit performers to costume sizing that is suited best for body shape & size.
- Provide feedback on all personal appearances and recommend grooming changes if required.
- Ensure the quality & final product of each look before deployment on the event grounds by utilizing the 8-point checklist in the wardrobe outline.
- Assist fellow team members with quick changes in both set-up and run of show.
- Perform other tasks and carry out projects as assigned by the lead wardrobe supervisor or director.
- Repair, clean, and prep wardrobe for the run of the show.
- Make alternations, adjustments, or mend wardrobe items when approved according to needs for all shows.
- Maintain ongoing maintenance of costumes, footwear, props, or accessories etc.
- Always maintain a safe working environment, conforming to all established safety policies and procedures.
- Maintain documentation for maintenance and participate in rotation of duties as directed.
- Proper clean up, repack, & storage of all wardrobe & related items at the end of each show.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401k
- Employee discount programs
- Professional development
- Learning and development program
- Paid holidays
- Flexible scheduling
- Wellness programs
- Employee bonus referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
