Disney Live Entertainment - Costume Designer – Casual Temporary (CT) / Seasonal – Disney Cruise Line

Costume Designer is needed in Orlando, United States.

Client: Disney Live Entertainment

Location: Orlando, FL

Contract: Temporary, Seasonal

Job Description

Disney Live Entertainment is seeking a Costume Designer to create imaginative Operational and Entertainment costumes for Disney Cruise Line. The role combines creative vision, technical costume expertise, project coordination, and stakeholder collaboration to deliver practical, high-quality costume solutions.

The Costume Designer will report to the Senior Manager, Costume Production & Sustainment, and will work with creative, production, operating, and technical teams to ensure designs meet project objectives, budgets, schedules, business needs, and applicable standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Create full-colour digital renderings, conduct costume research, and develop custom textiles.
• Oversee fabric and trim selection, pattern development, costume prototypes, and pattern changes.
• Design performance solutions for 2D and 3D creatures in theatrical productions.
• Present designs to key stakeholders and attend rehearsals and development sessions.
• Balance costume functionality with creative design requirements in partnership with clients and studios.
• Collaborate with Walt Disney Imagineering and Walt Disney Entertainment on costume design and development.
• Maintain costume design integrity and quality across parks and resorts.
• Communicate effectively with artistic, production, operating, and internal partners.
• Stay informed about Disney entertainment offerings worldwide.

Requirements

Required qualifications and skills:

• At least 3 years of design experience in live show production, theatre, film, or fashion design.
• At least 3 years of experience working in large-scale production environments.
• A demonstrable digital portfolio featuring completed illustrations and realised design work.
• Excellent digital drawing skills and strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator.
• In-depth knowledge of textiles and human anatomy.
• Strong aesthetic, conceptual, collaboration, organisation, and deadline-management skills.
• Effective interpersonal, presentation, and public-speaking skills.
• Ability to travel between multiple work locations as required.
• Comfort working with fabrics, fibres, and synthetic materials.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Costume Design, or a related field.

Preferred qualifications and skills:

• At least 5 years of experience in a theme park or related environment.
• At least 3 years of experience in pattern making and garment construction.
• Knowledge of fashion history, current fashion trends, and emerging fabric technologies.
• Ability to provide direction to technical design teams, documentation teams, and external partners.
• Professional experience handling garments, costumes, or clothing.

Additional Information

This is a Casual Temporary or Seasonal position with no guaranteed weekly hours. Working hours will fluctuate according to business needs. Candidates should be prepared to provide a portfolio during the interview process.

The position is based in Florida, with a stated hiring range of $49,800 to $66,720 per year. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including geographic location, internal equity, knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional incentives and benefits may be available depending on the position and level offered.