Job Details
Costumer
Costumer
Summary
The Costumer role takes a costume from page to stage. You will research and facilitate the manufacturing of new and replacement Entertainment costumes while collaborating with some of the industry's top talent.
Category
Costume designer/stylist
Wardrober / Stylist
Location
Orlando, Florida Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Sep 23, 2022
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
The Costumer must have the ability to communicate direction and concepts to multiple levels of cast members.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Partner with Entertainment and Costuming Operations to ensure costume quality and design is consistently maintained
- Produce estimates, manage timelines & budgets
- Work with 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 process in various formats for history and analysis
- Source new vendors for materials and finished goods, attend trade shows to keep up on the cutting edge of costume production
- Lead and mentor hourly union cast, coaching them through their show responsibilities, while resolving pay issues and shepherding their development
- Monitor show quality through Cast feedback and periodic assessments. Give direction on how to clean costumes, setting up lines, etc.
- Interface daily with Entertainment Show Producers, Directors, Designers, and Entertainment and Costuming Operations Leaders
Basic Qualifications
- Experience in Theatre, Film or Fashion
- Proven planning and organizational skills
- Proven project management skills
- Demonstrated computer skills in a Windows-based environment
- Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated strong partnering skills
- Basic understanding of union agreements
- Basic understanding of garment construction and textiles
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including extended hours and holidays
- Proven leadership experience
- Demonstrated buying/negotiating experience
- Demonstrated experience utilizing a PLM and purchasing software
Required Education
High School degree or 3+ years' experience industry experience
Preferred Education
Bachelor's degree in Costuming, Costume design, Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Design, Fine Arts or 5 years' experience in a Costuming role
High School degree or 3+ years' experience industry experience
Preferred Education
Bachelor's degree in Costuming, Costume design, Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Design, Fine Arts or 5 years' experience in a Costuming role
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day, Evening
Attached Files
N/A