Costume Technician

Join us at Sesame Place and help bring joy excitement and lasting memories to people from around the world. Were seeking enthusiastic dedicated and hardworking individuals to become our Ambassadors. Come and play an important part on our incredible team today!

What you get to do:

The Costume Specialist is responsible for construction and/or maintenance of show costumes for current and/or new shows special events and costume characters. They are responsible to perform duties including but not limited to costume shop opening and/or closing duties distribution of daily costumes record keeping of supplies used/needed daily laundry upkeep daily costume repair and viewing shows as directed for costume quality assessment. This position will also play a key role in the training of new ambassadors as needed and directed. You will also:

• Sew both by hand and with a machine

• Complete daily show costume repairs as well as fittings and alterations as needed

• Complete costume construction as new show product dictates per Costume Shop Supervisors request

• Shop opening and closing duties including but not limited to deployment & pick up of the daily show costuming daily laundry duties and daily reports

• Conducting training for new costume shop ambassadors as directed

• Complete daily costumed character maintenance disassemble and repair of control mechanisms fur and feet repair (training provided)

• Work with the cast crew and stage management to maintain safety and integrity of shows surrounding workspaces venues and dressing rooms

• Maintain various props overlays and costumes

• Perform and complete assigned tasks from management as needed

What it takes to succeed:

• A passion for customer service

• Excellent multitasking and time management skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Active listener with the ability to anticipate guests needs

• Flexibility to perform varied duties

• Proficient in costume construction using existing patterns design build alterations and maintenance of show costumes

• Must be proficient in craftwork gluing & painting of fabrics & accessories; handsewing & machine sewing

• Must have proficient knowledge of and ability to use basic/advanced hand tools related to the costume industry (i.e. seam ripper hand needle rotary cutter scissors)

• Must be able to pass practical sewing test at time of contingent offer

What else is important:

• At least 18 years of age

• A valid drivers license

• Theme park experience preferred but not required

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

• Two 2 years of experience as a seamstress costume technician wardrobe master/mistress or equivalent related experience preferred

• Must be able to lift push pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs

• Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift

• Perform the following physical activities: kneeling squatting bend floorto waist/waisttooverhead reach overhead simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)

• Perform cleaning duties; including use of cleaning chemicals

• Must be willing to comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards

• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather to include extreme heat

• Must provide flexible consistent availability (including nights weekends and holidays) and adhere to our 2022 Holiday and Availability agreement.

• Consistently practice safe work habits including the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and reporting unsafe situations

• Ability to successfully complete all legal company and department training requirements within established timelines

The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun fastpaced environment and great teammates as well as:

• FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food merchandise etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways
  

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE RACE COLOR RELIGION GENDER NATIONAL ORIGIN SEXUAL ORIENTATION GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.