Sr, Costume Specialist

Join us at Sesame Place 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. Come and play an important part on our incredible team today!

What you get to do:

•Responsible for maintaining costuming and props integrity of assigned shows and productions

•Maintain cleanliness, safety, and quality standards through all assigned tasks

•Construct new costumes and props

•Responsible for the coordination and instruction of cleaning, care, and maintenance of costumes and props. This includes making needed repairs to costumes, costume characters, costume overlays, wigs, headpieces, footwear, props, 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 and prop repair materials

•As needed, assist performers with dressing needs including dressing performers, and insuring costumes and props are properly pre-set and post–set during shows and events

•Assist with pre-setting costumes and props 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 and costume locations

•Responsible to write daily reports, update associated documentations, and affiliated costume department files to support daily operations.

•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 4 years experience with costume construction, repair, or maintenance of costumes and/or wardrobe items

•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 makeup make-up, wig care and maintenance

•Sewing skills needed to perform costume alterations, costume construction, replace zippers and snaps

•Craft and Prop skills needed or willing to learn

•Theme park experience a plus

What else is important:

•Able to lift, push, and pull a maximum of 50 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

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, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.