Senior Stitcher

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
• Cleanliness and organization of costuming areas, and stocking adequate inventory and costuming repair materials
• Afford assistance to performers with dressing needs, including setting costumes for shows and events
• Afford assistance with pre-setting costumes for special events/functions
• Maintain frequent open communication of costume character costuming needs and updates with Stage Managers, Dresser Team, Costuming Staff, and Management
• Afford opening and closing duties in the Costume Shop
• Afford assistance 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 the 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
• 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

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

Compensation and Perks

• Compensation: 16.50 USD
• Earn free park admission
• Earn discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Earn park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Earn scholarship opportunities
• Earn exclusive employee events and giveaways