Job Details
Costumer - Disney Cruise Line
Costumer - Disney Cruise Line
Summary
The Costumer is responsible for researching and facilitating the manufacturing of new and replacement Entertainment costumes while collaborating with some of the industry's top talent.
Category
Coordinator
Costume designer/stylist
Live Event / On Location Services
Wardrober / Stylist
Location
Orlando, Florida Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Jan 03, 2024
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
The Costumer is responsible for researching and facilitating the manufacturing of new and replacement Entertainment costumes while collaborating with some of the industry's top talent. The Costumer must be able to relay direction and concepts to various levels of cast members while ensuring costumes meet the design aesthetic and the functional requirements. This position will require both domestic and international travel.
The Costumer will report to the Area Manager-Costume Production
This is a Full-Time role.
What You Will Do
The Costumer will report to the Area Manager-Costume Production
This is a Full-Time role.
What You Will Do
- Partner with the ship-board costume team to maintain costume show quality and inventory.
- 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.
- Guide 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 directions on how to clean costumes, set up lines, etc.
- Interface daily with Entertainment Production teams, Directors, Designers, and other partners.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 1+ years of experience in Theatre, Film or Fashion
- 1+ years of experience working with garment construction and textiles
- Experience with project/production management lifecycle
- Experience developing and maintaining a budget
- Experience in costume documentation
- Experience in purchasing apparel-related items
- Experience in planning, problem-solving, conflict resolution, influencing, and negotiating (written and verbal communication)
- Experience working in a team environment where collaboration is key
- Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including extended hours and holidays
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally
- Ability to work around all types of fabrics, fibers, and furs
Preferred Qualifications
- Valid passport
- Experience opening a show and/or entertainment offering
- Leadership experience
- Knowledge of costume/garment history
- Experience working in a warehouse environment
- Experience using a PLM and purchasing software
- Multilingual (Spanish/Vietnamese)
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent is required
- Advanced degree in Costuming, Costume Design, Textiles, Theater, Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Design, Fine Arts is preferred
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
N/A