Costuming Manager

Farah Experiences LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Farah Experiences LLC seeks a Costuming Manager to lead a multidisciplinary costuming team, ensuring artistic integrity and operational excellence across IP-driven events and productions.

You will oversee costume logistics, fittings, maintenance, and collaborations with Entertainment, Events & Production teams to deliver high-quality guest experiences while maintaining brand standards.

Qualifications

• Higher secondary or equivalent education required.
• Bachelor’s degree in theatre arts with emphasis on costuming is desirable.
• Leadership and organizational skills are essential.
• Excellent English communication skills are required.
• Experience with costume development, wardrobe operations, and IP-related costumes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and development to the Costuming team.
• Oversee daily operation of costume issuance, maintenance, laundry, storage and inventory.
• Collaborate with Entertainment Creative/Live Experiences, Events & Production teams on shows and events.
• Ensure costume standards, appearance guidelines, and presentation requirements are consistently applied.
• Prepare and manage budgets, monitor expenditures and procurement with vendors.
• Promote safety, document inventory, maintenance schedules and incident reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication

English Proficiency

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Sewing Skills

Performer Liaison

Costume Technology

Education

Higher secondary or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in theatre arts (costuming)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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

Essential

• Higher secondary or equivalent education
• Minimum 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 makeup

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