About the Role
This position encompasses a variety of responsibilities related to repairs, alterations, and support for daily operations within a costuming environment. The role involves altering and repairing costumes for show productions, assisting with laundry tasks, and supporting senior tailors in their duties. Candidates will be expected to engage in building new costumes and overlays based on specific designs, maintaining inventory, and participating in public relations events.
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Responsibilities
Repairs & Alterations & Support for the Daily Operation
- Alter existing costumes for show productions, including fabrication of costumes and craft pieces.
- Assist with daily laundry tasks such as washing, hanging, ironing, and steaming costume pieces.
- Assist in checking in and out of costumes on a daily basis as necessary.
- Help dress performers in backstage or Green Rooms when required.
- Provide assistance to Senior Tailors with tailoring tasks.
- Perform any necessary Costume Attendant duties.
Building New Costumes & Overlays In-House
- Create new costumes and overlays from start to finish according to the designs provided by Senior Tailors, the Master Tailor, and Costuming Management.
- Undertake all steps in costume creation including pattern making, cutting, stitching, fitting, and making alterations to ensure costumes are show-ready.
- Support the Costume Tech division by assisting with stitching costume props.
Inventory Tracking
- Track supplies and communicate needs to senior tailors/management to ensure necessary materials are always available.
- Organize stock of fabrics, trims, and accessories for easy inventory management.
Other Duties
- Participate in public relations events, both on-site and off-site, involving costumes and performers.
- Share expertise and best practices with colleagues.
- Attend Costuming department meetings as requested.
- Contribute to a fun and safe working environment.
- Interface professionally with colleagues and outside vendors when needed.
- Perform additional duties as requested by leadership.
Qualifications
Essential
- Higher secondary or equivalent education.
- Minimum of 3 years of sewing experience.
- Proficient in both hand and machine sewing techniques.
- Knowledge of cutting, fitting, and pattern making.
- Ability to operate industrial and home sewing machines as well as serger machines.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Proficient in written and spoken English.
- Previous experience working with performers.
Desirable
- Associate degree or higher in theatre.
- 5 years of sewing experience.
- 2 years of experience in theme parks, theatre productions, and/or cruise ships.
- Background in costume repair and manufacturing.
- Knowledge of theatrical show supplies.
- Specialization in costume technology.
- Experience in theme park environments.
