Temporary Costume Design Assistant

Jakks Pacific Inc • Poway, CA

6h

About The Position

Join the world’s leading fashion-driven Halloween company at Disguise, a division of JAKKS Pacific! Nestled in the stunning city of San Diego, we bring fun and creativity to life every day by designing costumes that thrill, enchant, and transform people of all ages. Collaborate with top-tier entertainment giants like Disney, Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, and Nintendo, and see your creations on shelves around the globe. Disguise is on the lookout for an experienced, energetic, and self-motivated Temporary Costume Design Assistant to join our dynamic team.

Requirements

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suit
• Understanding of sewing/patterns/fabrics.
• Must be able to take direction/critique.
• Ability to follow procedures and direction.
• Can handle multiple projects while working under tight deadlines and changing priorities.
• Produce accurate, high quality and consistent work, with attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively through email and in person with team members, other departments and outside vendors.
• 1+ year(s) design experience- Costume &/or Fashion.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suit
• PDF or link to online portfolio.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepping/steaming samples for licensor submissions &/or meetings.
• Photographing/styling samples.
• Tracking/auditing samples & updating project information on product database system(s).
• Collaging images & generating appropriate forms from databases.
• Assist designers with hand-mock ups for prototypes (paint, glitter, fabric dyes)
• Communicating/collaborating with costume designers, tech teams & other depts.
• Helping designers with special requests: fabric orders, alteration requests, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees