Seamstress Fitter - Part Time

Disney Worldwide Services • Anaheim, CA

29d • $25 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

A Seamstress Fitter works behind the scenes providing critical support to the Entertainment Department at the Disneyland ® Resort. They perform repairs on costume pieces and full costumes, assist in building new costumes as required for Characters, Parades, and Special Events, and complete alterations for Entertainment and Resort Operations Costuming! SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Must have flexible availability to work Sunday through Saturday, all shifts (i.e. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift) including holidays. SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION After clicking “ Apply Now ” below, the employment application will open in a new window. Please complete ALL pages of the application by clicking “ Next ” on each page, then “ Submit ” on the final page. KEYWORD: DLR CASTING, dlrcasting, Disneyland Resort Casting Hourly Jobs

Requirements

• You must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this role
• Must pass a basic sewing skills assessment
• At least one year of experience operating industrial sewing machines
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit, and design
• Ability to cut from both patterns and markers
• Takes accurate measurements (i.e., measurements with tape for length of skirts, sleeve lengths, torso measurements, etc.) and alter costumes accordingly
• Experience with straight stitch and “overlock” (invisible stitching)
• Knowledge of merrow and hemmer devices
• Works with a variety of fabric types
• Follows patterns and instructions
• Self-directed to complete tasks independently
• Can complete repetitious tasks while maintaining quality, very meticulous
• Communicates well with Cast Members, management, and costumers
• Experience working with costumes in a theater or show production
• Full Availability seven (7) days a week

Nice To Haves

• Millinery experience
• Knowledge in Hand beading work
• Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

• Complete basic sewing tasks daily including, but not limited to, putting in a zipper with a sewing machine, machine buttonholes, etc.
• Perform daily repairs on Character, Parades, and Audio-Animatronic costumes including, but not limited to, repairing rips, replacing zippers, and changing/replacing trim
• Assist Costumers with fittings and then alter costumes for Entertainment Cast Members in shows, special events, parades, and character roles and for some Resort Operations Costumes (e.g., replace zippers, make costumes smaller or larger to accommodate performer size, measure and sew hems)
• Construct new costumes from a pattern for special events (i.e., pinning and cutting fabric, pinning pieces together and sewing either by hand or on a machine)
• Use various industrial sewing machines, overlock machines, irons, steamers, needles, scissors, seam rippers, razor blades, etc. to complete alterations and repairs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed