Costume Specialist Senior, Part-Time, SeaWorld San Diego Job at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, San Diego, CA

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  • SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

What you get to do:
  • Assists with fittings and performs alterations. Sewing experience needed.
  • Re-fabricates and alters existing garments
  • Knowledge of clothing construction, alterations, and repairs
  • Proficient in the operation of sewing machines and other costume shop equipment
  • Manage the timely transfer and storage of costumes, accessories, and wigs to designated performance spaces
  • Responsible for maintaining costuming integrity of assigned shows and productions
  • Maintain cleanliness, safety, and quality standards through all assigned tasks
  • Construct new costumes
  • Responsible for the coordination and instruction of cleaning, care, and maintenance of costumes. This includes making needed repairs to costumes, 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 post-set 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 sewing/ construction, repair, or maintenance of costumes and/or wardrobe items (including moving costumes, laundry etc.)
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends/holidays
  • Working knowledge of basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Office, and Excel
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to read, write and speak English.
  • 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

If offered an interview, you will be required to bring a sample portfolio of your work to the interview

Compensation:
  • 17.50 USD Hourly

The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced 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, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS. SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Part time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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