Seasonal Howl-O-Scream Costume Specialist | SeaWorld San Diego

What's In Store For You

• Design, create, and maintain costumes that bring our Howl-O-Scream characters to life.
• Collaborate with the creative and production teams to ensure costumes meet the highest standards of quality and scariness.
• Participate in exclusive employee-only events like ride nights and special previews.
• Aid performers with costume fittings and quick changes to ensure seamless performances.
• Contribute to the unforgettable experience of our award-winning Scare-Event.
• Build lasting connections within the SeaWorld Entertainment Community.
• Coordinate and instruct cleaning, care, and maintenance of costumes.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and quality standards through all assigned tasks.
• Construct new costumes.
• Coordinate and instruct cleaning, care, and maintenance of costumes.
• Install and strike assigned festivals and shows.
• Maintain cleanliness and organize costuming areas, and stock adequate inventory and costuming repair materials.
• Assist performers with dressing needs including dressing performers, and insure costumes are properly pre-set and post-set during shows and events.
• Attend and assist with dress rehearsals and onstage approvals when required.
• Maintain frequent open communication of costume character costuming needs and updates with Stage Managers, Dresser Team, Costuming Staff, and Management to ensure all costume characters are in working order and in top quality condition and appearance; including but not limited to costume characters and festival specific costumes.
• Assist with 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.

Compensation

19.00 USD Hourly

Availability

Must have flexible availability every week Thursdays through Sundays, throughout the scheduled dates of the event. (Mid Aug - Nov. 2)

What It Takes To Succeed

• At least 18 years old
• High School Diploma or the equivalent
• Minimum 2 years experience with costume construction, repair, or maintenance of costumes and/or wardrobe items
• Able to work in an environment with atmospheric effects (fog, smoke, haze, mist, bubbles, snow, scents, etc.)
• Able to work in an environment with horror props, effects, and scare actors
• Working knowledge of basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Office, and Excel
• Strong written/verbal communication skills; able to read, write and speak English
• Able to handle multiple tasks under high pressure
• Be proactive in time management to complete tasks in a fast paced environment
• Be team-oriented with a kid-siderate attitude
• Able to openly accept performance feedback/critiques and adapt accordingly
• Able to trouble shoot mechanical problems
• Excellent hand and industrial machine sewing skills
• Construction and/or costume design abilities preferred
• Experience with or be willing to learn airbrush techniques and designs
• Experience with or be willing to learn wig care and maintenance
• Sewing skills needed to perform costume alterations, costume construction, replace zippers and snaps
• Theme park experience a plus

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