Supervisor Costume Shop
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Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join us at Sesame Place and help bring joy excitement and lasting memories to people from around the world. Were seeking enthusiastic dedicated and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Come and play an important part on our incredible team today!
What you get to do
Responsible for maintaining costuming integrity of assigned shows and productions mainly dealing with full body character costumes.
Maintain cleanliness safety and quality standards through all assigned tasks
Construct new costumes including new overlays for the full body characters
Responsible for the coordination and instruction of cleaning care and maintenance of costumes and puppets. This includes making needed repairs to costumes puppets costume characters costume overlays wigs headpieces footwear and the laundering and storage of costumes
Responsible for the install and strike of assigned festivals and shows
Responsible for the cleanliness and organization of costuming areas and stocking adequate inventory and costuming repair materials
As needed assist performers with dressing needs including dressing performers and insuring costumes are properly pre-set and postset during shows and events
Assist with pre-setting costumes for special events/functions
Attend and assist with dress rehearsals and onstage approvals when required
Maintain frequent open communication of costume character costuming needs and updates with Stage Managers Dresser Team Costuming Staff and Management to ensure all costume characters are in working order and in top quality condition and appearance; including but not limited to costume characters and festival specific costumes
Assist with Opening and Closing duties in the Costume Shop
Assist with Entertainment activities and special events in other facilities as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned based on business need
What it takes to succeed:
At least 18 years old
Have a High School Diploma or the equivalent
Minimum 2 years experience with costume construction repair or maintenance of costumes and/or wardrobe items
Experience with construction and fabrication of full body character costumes preferred
Ability to work a flexible schedule including days evenings weekends/holidays
Working knowledge of basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word Office and Excel
Good oral and written communication skills
Able to handle multiple tasks under high pressure
Be team-oriented with a kid-siderate attitude
Have excellent organizational skills; experience with project management a plus
Ability to trouble shoot mechanical problems
Excellent hand and industrial machine sewing skills
Construction and/or costume design abilities preferred
Ability to follow specific instructions and teach others to assist based on needs of item
Experience with or be willing to learn airbrush techniques and designs
Experience with or be willing to learn wig care and maintenance
Sewing skills needed to perform costume alterations costume construction replace zippers and snaps
Theme park experience a plus
What else is important:
Able to lift push and pull a maximum of 25 lbs. several times throughout a scheduled shift
Able to stand sit lie down squat and bend repeatedly throughout the day
Able to climb two flights of stairs multiple times a day
The perks of the position:
- Paid Time Off
- Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
- Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement plan
- Voluntary Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Assistance Plan
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Fashion Retail
- CNC Milling Machine
- Machining
- CNC
- Vehicle Maintenance
- CNC Lathe
- Fabrication
- Maintenance
- Welding
- Supervising Experience
- Woodworking
About Company
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