Costuming Manager

Miral; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Miral Experiences seeks a Costuming Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team, ensuring artistic integrity, brand standards and efficient costume operations across all entertainment offerings. You will collaborate with Entertainment, Creative, Live Experiences and Operations teams to deliver high-quality, safe, and visually compelling costuming for all productions.

The role emphasizes leadership, hands-on costume management, and partnership with IP-driven projects, while cultivating a positive,

Qualifications

• Higher secondary or equivalent education; minimum 4 years in theme park/entertainment incl. events
• Leadership and organizational skills
• Proficiency in English
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to hand sew and operate home sewing machines
• Experience working with performers
• Understanding of costume technology, wig care and theatrical makeup

Responsibilities

• Lead the costuming team and foster collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement
• Oversee costume operation: issuance, maintenance, laundry, storage, inventory, performer support
• Collaborate with Entertainment, Creative, Live Experiences, Events and Stage Management on shows and attractions
• Ensure quality, appearance guidelines, safety and presentation across venues
• Manage budgets, procurement and vendor relationships for costumes and related services
• Support health, safety, compliance and risk management in workshops and backstage areas

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Hand sewing

Costume technology

Wig care

Theatrical makeup

English proficiency

Education

Higher secondary or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in theatre arts (costuming)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Costuming Manager plays a critical role in maintaining artistic integrity operational excellence and brand standards under the guidance of multiple IPs by leading a multidisciplinary team of costuming professionals while collaborating closely with broader Entertainment Events amp Production Operations Creative and Ent Tech teams The position serves as an operational leader with a creative touch actively contributing to the achievement of artistic goals while ensuring efficient processes exceptional guest experiences and a positive team culture

ROLE SCOPE

• Leadership amp Team Management
• Provide leadership direction coaching and professional development to the Costuming team fostering a culture of collaboration accountability creativity and continuous improvement Build and maintain a highly engaged workforce by promoting open communication knowledge sharing and best practices across all costuming disciplines Establish performance expectations conduct evaluations identify training needs KPI s for the team and support succession planning initiatives Lead by example maintaining a professional and positive attitude while cultivating an inclusive respectful and safe workplace environment
• Costume Operation amp Execution Oversee the daily operation of costume issuance maintenance laundry storage inventory management and performer support functions Ensure all costumes are prepared fitted maintained repaired and presented to the highest quality standards supporting the operational readiness of all entertainment offerings Manage costume logistics for daily operations rehearsals special events media appearances seasonal activations and new productions Monitor costume utilization and lifecycle management to maximize asset longevity and operational efficiency
• Creative Collaboration
• Partner with Entertainment Creative Live Experiences Events amp Production Stage Management teams to support the development and implementation of new shows attractions parades character experiences and special events under the guidance of the Senior Director of Costuming Participate in costume build up fittings alterations sourcing and production processes to ensure alignment with a balance of creative intent and operational requirements Provide costuming expertise throughout project planning installation rehearsal and operational launch phases Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful execution of entertainment initiatives while preserving creative vision and brand integrity
• Quality Assurance amp Standards Ensure consistent application of costuming standards appearance guidelines and presentation requirements across all entertainment products and venues Conduct regular audits and inspections to maintain the highest standards of costume quality cleanliness functionality safety and visual presentation Develop implement and continuously improve operational procedures standard operating practices and quality control measures Safeguard production values and artistic consistency across all parks venues and entertainment offerings
• Financial amp Resource Management Prepare and manage operational and project budgets related to costuming activities as requested Monitor expenditures inventory levels procurement activities and resource allocation to ensure financial accountability and operational effectiveness Collaborate with vendors suppliers and manufacturers to source materials costumes and related services while maintaining quality and cost-efficiency Identify opportunities for asset optimization cost savings and process improvements without compromising quality standards
• Health amp Safety and Compliance Ensure compliance with all organizational policies operational procedures health and safety regulations and costume-related risk management requirements Promote safe work practices within workshops wardrobe facilities laundry operations and backstage environments Maintain accurate documentation related to inventory maintenance schedules inspections incident reporting and operational records Support emergency response procedures and operational contingencies as required

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Essential Higher secondary or equivalent education Minimum of 4 years in Theme Park or entertainment industry and large-scale productions including events Leadership amp organizational skills Understanding of costume builds and operations management Communication skills including proficiency in English Computer skills including Word Excel PowerPoint Ability to hand sew and operate home sewing machines Previous experience working with performers Understanding of costume technology wig care and theatrical makeup
2. Desirable Bachelor s degree in theatre arts with emphasis on costuming 7 years of experience in the entertainment industry and theme park within Costuming Department 3 years of experience leading a team in a theme park theatre cruise ship environment Stage management knowledge Costume design and sketching skills Ability to lead procurement and contracting for costumes Theme Park experience Experience with development and operations of IP related costumes Miral Experiences Higher secondary or equivalent educationMinimum of 4 years in Theme Park or entertainment industry and large-scale productions including events Leadership & organizational skills Understanding of costume builds and operations management Communication skills including proficiency in English Computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint Ability to hand sew and operate home sewing machines Previous experience working with performers Understanding of costume technology, wig care and theatrical makeupBachelor s degree in theatre arts with emphasis on costuming 7 years of experience in the entertainment industry and theme park within Costuming Department; 3 years of experience leading a team in a theme park/theatre/cruise ship environment Stage management knowledge Costume design and sketching skillsAbility to lead procurement and contracting for costumes Theme Park experienceExperience with development and operations of IP related costumes