About the Role & Team:
Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over. This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust.
The Costumer role takes a costume from page to stage. You will research and facilitate manufacturing new and replacement Entertainment costumes while collaborating with some of the industry's top talent. The Costumer must be able to communicate direction and concepts to multiple levels of Cast Members. This role will require travel onboard, including international to support or global fleet of ships/islands.
The Costumer will report to the Area Manager - Costume Production.
This is a Full-Time role.
What You Will Do:
Partner with Entertainment and Costuming Operations to maintain costume quality and design
Produce estimates, lead timelines & budgets
Work with the Designer to identify fabrics, trims, and all garment accessories factoring in climate, safety, and functionality
Coordinate fittings with Entertainment and Workroom personnel
Document Costumes and Production processes in various formats for history and analysis
Source new vendors for materials and finished goods and attend trade shows to keep up on the cutting edge of costume production
Monitor show quality through Cast feedback and periodic assessments. Give directions on how to clean costumes, set up lines, etc.
Interface daily with Entertainment Show Producers, Directors, Designers, and Entertainment and Costuming Operations Leaders
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Minimum one year of experience in Theatre, Film, Live Entertainment, Fashion, or related field
Minimum one year of experience working with garment construction and textiles
Ability to work in a physically demanding role that requires lifting to 50 lbs. as well as frequent climbing, squatting, and standing for long durations of time
Knowledge of project/production management lifecycle
Experience developing and maintaining a budget
Skilled in costume documentation
Previous experience in purchasing apparel-related items
Proven ability to thrive in a collaborative team setting
Skilled in planning, problem-solving, conflict resolution, influencing, and negotiating (written and verbal communication)
Ability to work around all types of fabrics, fibers, and synthetic furs
Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time
Schedule availability to work flexible hours including weekends, nights, and holidays
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous leadership experience
Skilled in using PLM and purchasing software
Experience working in a warehouse environment
Multilingual
Valid Passport or willingness to obtain one
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent required
Advanced degree in Costuming, Costume Design, Textiles, Theater, Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, or related field preferred
Additional Information:
Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at .
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