Walt Disney Imagineering - Costumer (Casual Temporary)

Costume Designer is needed in Lake Buena Vista, United States.

Client: Walt Disney Imagineering

Location: Lake Buena Vista, FL

Contract: Temporary, Seasonal

Job Description

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. The Costumer role takes a costume from page to stage, researching and facilitating the manufacturing of new and replacement Entertainment costumes while collaborating with industry talent. The Costumer must effectively communicate direction and concepts to multiple levels of Cast Members. This position reports to the Area Manager-Costume Production and Sustainment and is a Casual Temporary or Seasonal role with fluctuating weekly hours 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, considering 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 stay updated on costume production trends.
• Guide and mentor hourly union cast, coaching through their show responsibilities and shepherding their development.
• Monitor show quality through Cast feedback and periodic assessments, giving directions on maintenance.
• 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 collaborative team environment.
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including extended hours and holidays.
• Ability to work around various fabrics, fibers, and synthetic furs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience.
• Experience using 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 including health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras unique to Disney. More details are available at Disney Careers Benefits.

The hiring range for this position in Florida is $34,020.00 - $45,600.00 per year. The actual base pay will consider internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional compensation may include bonuses and/or long-term incentive units, alongside a full range of medical and financial benefits.

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