Seasonal Costume Designer

SEASONAL POSITION

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's in Store for You :

As a Howl-O-Scream Costume Specialist, you'll immerse yourself in a range of creative and thrilling responsibilities, ensuring our guests experience the magic and terror of the event. Here's what you'll do :

Design, create, and maintain costumes that bring our Howl-O-Scream characters to life.

Collaborate with the creative and production teams to ensure costumes meet the highest standards of quality and scariness.

Participate in exclusive employee-only events like ride nights and special previews.

Assist performers with costume fittings and quick changes to ensure seamless performances.

Join an award-winning Scare-Event and contribute to its unforgettable experience.

Build lasting connections within the SeaWorld Entertainment Community.

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 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

Compensation : 17.50 USD Hourly

Availability :

Must have flexible availability every week Thursdays through Sundays, throughout the scheduled dates of the event. (Mid Aug - Nov. 2 )

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

Able to work in an environment with atmospheric effects (fog, smoke, haze, mist, bubbles, snow, scents, 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 / 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 openly accept performance feedback / critiques and adapt accordingly.

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

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.