Costuming Attendant

Farah Experiences LLC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in the UAE is seeking a skilled professional for costume management. The role involves laundering and maintaining costume pieces, conducting quality checks, and assisting performers as needed. Candidates should have at least 1 year of relevant experience and essential skills in organization and computer software. This position ensures a smooth operation within the vibrant environment of the entertainment industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year working experience required.
• 2 years in laundry facility or hotel uniform facility preferred.
• Experience within theme park, theatrical productions or cruise ships is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure costume pieces are laundered, washed, steamed and pressed.
• Conduct quality control checks of all costumes daily.
• Support performers during shows or appearances as required.
• Assist in maintaining accurate costume inventory levels.

Skills

Computer skills: Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English

Highly organized and attentive to details

Education

Higher secondary or equivalent education

Associate degree in theatre or fine arts

Certificate or higher in textile industry

Job description

JOB SCOPE

• Ensures costume pieces, including prop costumes are laundered, washed, steamed and pressed
• Returns all costume pieces to their appropriate location in costume facility
• Conducts quality control checks of all costumes and costume props on daily basis
• Checks green rooms daily for any remaining costume pieces, hangers and other items
• Makes small repairs to costumes by hand sewing on site and takes larger pieces to the shop
• Writes alterations/repair tags and tracks the progress of the costumes in repair
• Participates in off-site or on-site public relations and special events involving costumes and performers as per set schedules
• Maintains accurate and up to date costume inventory levels
• Ensures the upkeep and tidiness of the costuming distribution, storage and laundry facilities
• Supports in a dressing capacity as requested, including helping performers during shows or appearances
• Works closely with stage management on any costuming related concerns
• Reports costuming related notes/issues to the management team immediately
• Helps with costuming distribution systems as requested by management including checking in and out costumes daily, delivering costumes to green rooms, replacing costume pieces throughout the day and other tasks as assigned by management
• Attends department meetings as requested
• Assists with administrative tasks as requested by management · Has the ability to carry and move relatively heavy items · Performs other duties as requested by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Essential: Higher secondary or equivalent education
• Desirable: Associate degree in theatre or fine arts, certificate or higher in textile industry

Years of Experience

Essential: Minimum of 1 year working experience

Desirable: 2 years laundry facility and/or hotel uniform facility, 2 years of experience within theme park, theatrical productions or cruise ships

Skills

Essential: Computer skills: Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English; highly organized and attentive to details

Desirable: Past experience working with performers, Costume repair and manufacturing background, Knowledge of fabrics

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; you may be required at any time to perform any other duties to meet the needs of the business.