Walt Disney World Resort

Jan. 31, 2023

Job Summary:

As a Costume Assistant Cast Member, you will provide specialized costume services for the entertainment offerings at the Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts and the Disney Cruise Line. As the Costume Assistant, you will make on-the-spot decisions to complete the running of shows in emergencies situation such as costume repair or deliveries. Additionally, the Costume Assistant Cast Member will assist the Costumers with setting-up and attending fittings.

The Lee Vista Campus location supports the Walt Disney World Resort and the Disney Cruise Line. These positions are located at Vista East which is located 35 minutes from Disney (past the airport).

To expedite consideration, we highly recommend that you upload your resume when completing the application for this posting.

The starting pay rate for this role is $15.00

Responsibilities:

• Hand sewing, wash, press and repair costumes for shows
• Operate special laundry care equipment (steamers, industrial steam irons, etc.)
• Set up and dress costumes for shows
• Tag, dye, airbrush and perform shoe repair
• Pack costumes for shipment and fill out paperwork for tracking and inventory
• Pick-up and delivery of show costumes for repairs, alterations and fittings
• Partner with Costumers to set up and assemble wardrobe and accessories for fitting
• Help write alteration tickets and dressing entertainers
• Compile swatch cards and catalog show requests
• Inventory costumes, supplies and fabric for the Costume Storage facility
• Flexible with work schedule, including overtime, weekends and holidays
• Additional Personal Protective Equipment (apron, face shields, goggles, refillable hand sanitizers, etc.) may be required
• Cast members may be required to handle various chemicals and supplies

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this role
• Valid driver's license is required
• Willing to drive a company vehicle including an automatic transmission box truck
• One (1) year experience in a Costume Department or Two (2) years of related experience or Bachelor's Degree in Fashion or Design or Theatre Arts
• Computer proficiency and ability to navigate between multiple and concurrent computer applications
• Willing to work with costumes made of fur, fiberglass and plastics
• Textile knowledge
• Required to maintain one day of availability a week throughout September 2023

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual
• Experience with costuming issue or costuming repair
• Experience working with costumes in theatre or show production

Additional Information!:

SCHEDULE AVAILABILTY
Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and some shifts may start as early as 5:00am while some may end as late as 3:00am, 4:00am or 5:00am. Please note that the principles of seniority are used to schedule all roles.

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