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Costume Development & Implementation Manager

Costume Development & Implementation Manager

• Emerging Level

Skills: Budgeting Costume Designer Costume Coordinator Costume Buyer Business Strategy & Development

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Summary

Category Costume designer/stylist

Location Orlando, Florida Area

Time Period Unknown

Posted Date May 26, 2023

Start Date N/A

End Date N/A

Job Description

Disney Live Entertainment-Costuming is hiring a Costume Development & Implementation Manager to lead operational costume design and development projects from initial planning to final delivery and installation.

The Costume Development & Implementation Manager will report to the Costume Design & Implementation Manager.

Responsibilities

Lead project planning including scope, creative content, project timeline, and financials
Lead and coordinate project execution including project buyer oversight, issuance of work authorizations, task prioritization, coordination of functionality, and design reviews
Maintain the balance between cost, quality, and timeliness, to assure the successful completion of each project on target, on time, and on budget
Assure the creative design intent is balanced with practical manufacturing and operational considerations throughout the development phase by maintaining communications and facilitating interactions between the Designer and other members of the development team
Collaborate with Pre-Production staff to assure transition from development into mass production for offshore and domestic manufacturing
Participate in creative development work sessions to facilitate scope definition and initial R.O.M. financial estimate
Collaborate with Costume Designer, Project/Fabric Buyer, to refine project scope as materials are selected and construction methods are refined
Facilitate creative advancement by encouraging innovation with materials, methods, and construction techniques
Assure functional reviews are conducted of prototype costumes and the feedback is accurately considered for incorporation into the design
Assure adequate documentation of photo, garment, and design illustrations are prepared for inclusion in YuniquePLM, GUS (Garment Utilization System), and all costume collateral or promotional materials
Facilitate resolution of quality and functionality issues that result from the initial release and usage of costume components
Present designs/projects to various levels of stakeholders including senior executives

Basic Qualifications

2+ years’ experience in product development focusing on the garment industry
Experience utilizing financial systems to track project and/or budget health
Experience in delivering compelling, insightful, & accurate presentations to all levels of clients, including senior executives
Experience with garment construction
Experience picking the right textile for specific uses based on the textile properties and the end use
Experience communicating with a variety of collaborators (written and verbal)
Experience working in a team environment where collaboration is key
Experience in planning, problem-solving, conflict resolution, influencing, and negotiating
Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including weekends and holidays
Valid Passport
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using SAP purchasing modules, GUS (Garment Utilization System), and YuniquePLM
Experience in Product Buying
Experience in the Theatre, Film, Merchandise, or the Fashion Industry

Required Education
High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education
Advanced degree in Fashion, Costuming, Merchandising, Project Management, or related field

Job Type Temporary

Weekly Limit N/A

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