Lead Dresser, Costume

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Responsible for leading Costume Dressers at assigned venues. Responsible for show preparation, dressing performers, presetting costumes, and maintaining daily costume procedures for the show/project/event.

Requirements

Ability to perform basic costume repairs required.
3+ years' experience.
Associate’s degree or equivalent or technical school preferred.

Nice To Haves

Prior costume dressing/ theatrical wardrobe experience preferred.
Experience leading theater/show dressers preferred.
Valid Florida Driver’s License preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor equipment and supplies and initiates repair/replacement/re-order process. Monitors the progress of the process to assure timely completion. Completes administrative tasks relating to the process and other activities as assigned.
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).
Gather weekly performer scheduling through UO computer system to facilitate costume preset process.
Monitor and facilitate special events requests.
Observe shows/character sets for costume appearance notes to maintain quality.
Communicate and troubleshoot with Entertainment Supervisory team members as it relates to issue/notes that have arisen surrounding costumes.
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.
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).
Provides work direction to team members.
Monitors compliance of current Company and department policies and procedures.
Communicates performance, behavior standards, and expectations; provides feedback for recognition and performance improvement.
Captures written behaviors using the Lead Observation Report to Support managerial and supervisory documentation.
Assist the costuming team in fitting of new performers for shows/projects/events.
Assist in documentation and note completion.
Observe shows/projects/events for costume appearance notes and relaying 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.
Monitor dry cleaning and repair orders to include checking orders in upon return from vendor and notifying management of discrepancies.
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.