Tailor

Job Description

• Altering and repairing existing costumes for show productions, as well as costumes and craft piece fabrication
• Participates in off-site or on-site public relations events involving costumes and performers
• As needed, help with daily laundry for including washing, hanging, ironing and steaming all costume pieces
• Assists in wig styling if required after providing appropriate training
• Assists in checking in and out of costumes on daily basis as needed
• Help Costuming Assistant Manager/Costuming Operations Support Manager in maintaining accurate and up to date costume inventories
• Performs any Costume Attendant duties as required
• Shares information and best practices from their expertise with other colleagues
• Keeps track of supplies and places orders for replacements in a timely manner
• Attends Costuming department meetings
• Helps to create a fun and safe working environment
• Interface with all colleagues and outside vendors in a professional and courteous manner when needed
• Other duties as requested by leadership
  
  

• Higher secondary or equivalent education
• Minimum of 2 years sewing background
• Sewing and tailoring skills - both hand and machine sewing
• Knowledge of cutting/fitting and patternmaking
• Able to operate both industrial and home sewing machines
• Able to operate home serger machines
• Attention to details and highly organized
• Knowledge of written and spoken English
• Past experience working with performers
  
  

• Associate degree or higher in theatre
• 5 years sewing background
• 2 years with theme park, theatre productions and/or cruise ship experience
• Costume repair and manufacturing background
• Knowledge of theatrical show supplies
• Specialization in costume technology
• Theme park experience