Costume Specialist, Senior

What You Get To Do

• Maintain costuming integrity of assigned shows and productions
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and quality standards through all assigned tasks
• Construct new costumes
• Coordinate and instruct cleaning, care, and maintenance of costumes
• Make needed repairs to costumes, costume characters, costume overlays, wigs, headpieces, footwear, and launder and store costumes
• Install and strike assigned festivals and shows
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of costuming areas, and stock adequate inventory and costuming repair materials
• Absorb and distribute information about costume character needs and updates to Stage Managers, Dresser Team, Costuming Staff, and Management
• Perform opening and closing duties in the Costume Shop
• Assist with entertainment activities and special events in other facilities as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business need

What It Takes To Succeed

• At least 18 years old
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years experience with costume construction, repair, or maintenance of costumes and/or wardrobe items
• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends/holidays
• Working knowledge of basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Office, and Excel
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Team-oriented with a kid-siderate attitude
• Excellent organizational skills; experience with project management a plus
• Ability to trouble shoot mechanical problems
• Excellent hand and industrial machine sewing skills
• Construction and/or costume design abilities preferred
• Experience with or willingness to learn airbrush techniques and designs
• Experience with or willingness to learn wig care and maintenance
• Sewing skills needed to perform costume alterations, costume construction, replace zippers and snaps
• Theme Park experience a plus

What Else Is Important

• Able to lift, push, and pull a maximum of 25 lbs. several times throughout a scheduled shift
• Able to stand, sit, lie down, squat, and bend repeatedly throughout the day
• Able to climb two flights of stairs multiple times a day

The Perks of the Position

• FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways