Job Details
Costumer Senior
Costumer Senior
Salary: $70,000 - $93,800
• Intermediate Level
Summary
The Costumer Sr. 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 Sr. will communicate direction and concepts to multiple levels of Cast Members.
Category
Costume designer/stylist
Live Event / On Location Services
Project Manager
Location
Greater Los Angeles Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Mar 11, 2024
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
The Costumer Sr. 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 Sr. will communicate direction and concepts to multiple levels of Cast Members.
This position reports to the Area Manager Costume Production.
What You Will Do
- Partner with Entertainment and Costuming Operations to maintain costume quality and design
- Assist in the production of estimates, lead timelines & budgets for various levels of offerings up to and including large-scale spectaculars
- Work with the Costume Designer or independently to identify fabrics, trims, and all garment accessories factoring in climate, safety, and functionality
- Coordinate fittings, including fit and function, with Entertainment and Workroom personnel
- Detail 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 and shepherding their development
- Monitor show quality through Cast feedback and periodic assessments.
- Provide direction 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
- 5+ years of experience in a costume-related field
- 3+ years of experience working with budgets, estimates, and implementing new live entertainment offerings
- Experience with garment construction and textiles
- Experience negotiating with both internal and external partners
- Experience planning and driving projects
- Experience purchasing and sourcing
- Experience communicating (verbally and written) with all levels of partners
- Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including extended hours and holidays
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally
- Ability to work around all types of fabrics, fibers, and furs
Preferred Qualifications
- Leadership experience
- Experience managing projects with multiple work streams
- 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, or Fine Arts is preferred
Additional Information
- This role is located in Anaheim, CA.
- The hiring range for this position in Anaheim is $70,000 to $93,800 per year.
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day, Evening
Attached Files
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