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Costumer (Casual Temporary)Walt Disney Imagineering • Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
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Costumer (Casual Temporary)

Walt Disney Imagineering
  • US
    Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
  • US
    Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
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About

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 the manufacturing of 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.

The Costumer will report to the Area Manager-Costume Production and Sustainment

This is a Casual Temporary or Seasonal role with no guarantee of weekly working hours, as hours will fluctuate based on business needs. 

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

  • Guide and mentor hourly union cast, coaching them through their show responsibilities while 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 Show Producers, Directors, Designers, and Entertainment and Costuming Operations Leaders

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • 1+ years of experience in Live Entertainment, Theatre, Film, Fashion, or related field

  • 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 work around all types of fabrics, fibers, and synthetic furs

Preferred Qualifications

  • Leadership experience

  • 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, or related field is 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 https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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The hiring range for this position in Florida is $34,020.00-$45,600.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
  • Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States

Languages

  • English
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