Tailor

Miral Experiences; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Miral Experiences is seeking a Costume Attendant to support daily operations for show productions in Abu Dhabi. You will repair and alter costumes, build new costumes and overlays, and assist with dressing performers backstage to ensure smooth performances.

The role requires strong sewing skills, familiarity with patternmaking, and the ability to work with performers and stage teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Essential: Higher secondary or equivalent education; minimum 3 years sewing background; sewing and tailoring skills (hand and machine); cutting/fitting and patternmaking knowledge; operate industrial/home sewing machines and serger; attention to detail; English written/spoken; experience with performers.
• Desirable: Associate degree or higher in theatre; 5 years sewing background; theatre/theme park experience; costume repair/manufacturing background; knowledge of theatrical show supplies; specialty in costume technology; theme park experience.

Responsibilities

• Repairs & Alterations & Support for the Daily Operation: Altering and repairing costumes for show productions and crafting pieces; assist with daily laundry including washing, hanging, ironing and steaming costume pieces; help with checking in/out costumes daily; assist in dressing performers backstage or in Green Rooms as a dresser; assist Senior Tailors with tailoring tasks; perform other Costume Attendant duties as required.

Skills

Sewing

Attention to details

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

Higher secondary or equivalent education

Associate degree or higher in theatre (Desirable)

Tools

Industrial sewing machine

Serger machine

Pattern cutting tools

Job description

ROLE SCOPE

Repairs & Alterations & Support for the Daily Operation

• Altering and repairing existing costumes for show productions, as well as costumes and craft piece fabrication
• As needed, help with daily laundry including washing, hanging, ironing and steaming all costume pieces
• Assists in checking in and out of costumes on daily basis as needed
• Assists in dressing performers in backstage or Green Rooms as a dresser, where needed
• Help Senior Tailors with their tailoring tasks
• Performs any Costume Attendant duties as required

Building New Costumes & Overlays In-House

• Building the new costumes, overlays as per the design from start to finish, following the guideline of the Senior Tailors, Master Tailor and Costuming Management.
• Building costumes include all steps from the start to finish including but not limited to pattern making as per design, cutting, stitching, fitting the costume on the performers, making alterations/changes as per requirement and making sure the newly built costume pieces are show-ready.
• Supporting the Costume Tech division by helping with the stitching part of their props/costume-props.

Inventory Tracking

• Keeping track of supplies and sharing the needs with the senior tailors/management in timely manner, to make sure you never run out of necessary supplies
• Keeping the stock of fabrics, trims, accessories stored in an organized way to be able to track the inventory easily

Other Duties

• Participates in off-site or on-site public relations events involving costumes and performers
• Shares information and best practices from their expertise with other colleagues
• Attends Costuming department meetings where requested
• Helps to create a fun and safe working environment
• Interface with all colleagues and outside vendors in a professional and courteous manner when needed
• Other duties as requested by leadership

Qualifications

Essential

• Higher secondary or equivalent education
• Minimum of 3 years sewing background
• Sewing and tailoring skills - both hand and machine sewing
• Knowledge of cutting/fitting and patternmaking
• Able to operate both industrial and home sewing machines
• Able to operate serger machines
• Attention to details and highly organized
• Knowledge of written and spoken English
• Previous experience working with performers

Desirable

• Associate degree or higher in theatre
• 5 years sewing background
• 2 years with theme park, theatre productions and/or cruise ship experience
• Costume repair and manufacturing background
• Knowledge of theatrical show supplies
• Specialization in costume technology
• Theme Park experience

About Us

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