JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for show preparation, dressing performers, presetting costumes, maintaining daily costume procedures for the show/project/event.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Dress performers as required by show/project/event. Assist during show with costume troubleshooting and costume changes. Maintain preparation routines between shows. Maintain costumes daily by doing general repairs and monitoring quality contacting others when more detailed or advanced repairs are necessary. Anticipate show/project/event costume needs and initiate timely solutions (i.e. notifying supervision).
• Clean and maintain all costume pieces through hand washing, machine washing, spot cleaning and sending out for dry cleaning. Monitor inventory for wear and tear and ask for replacements as needed.
• Follow pre-show set up procedures, preset costumes daily by grouping all costume pieces for each performer. Issue costumes to performers. Deliver and pick-up costumes as needed to/from various locations (both on property entertainment venues and off site storage).
• Assist the costuming team in fitting of new performers for shows/projects/events. Assist in documentation and note completion.
• Monitor dry cleaning and repair orders to include checking orders in upon return from vendor and notifying management of discrepancies.
• Observe shows/projects/events for costume appearance notes and relaying those observations to management.
• Assist with set up of costumes for new character or shows/projects/events by arranging for storage space within the issue area/venue, gathering costume pieces, incorporating new costumes into the current process of preset, issue and cleaning, etc.
• Assist with special event preparation and tear down of costumes.
• Assist in cleanliness and organization of the costuming work area.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent or technical school preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 0-1 Year: Ability to perform basic costume repairs required.
• Prior costume dressing/theatrical wardrobe experience preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Florida Driver’s License preferred.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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