Tailor

Miral Experiences; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Miral Experiences is seeking a skilled Tailor to maintain and repair costumes for shows and events. The role covers alterations, new costume construction from design through finish, and on-site dresser support for performers, ensuring show-readiness and high production standards.

The candidate should have 3+ years sewing experience, patternmaking, and familiarity with industrial and home sewing machines. English proficiency and theatre background are preferred for collaboration with the

Qualifications

• 3+ years sewing background required.
• Experience with pattern making, cutting and fitting.
• Knowledge of sewing machinery and materials.
• Fluent English communications and ability to work with performers.

Responsibilities

• Alter and repair existing costumes for shows and events.
• Fabricate new costumes and overlays from design specifications.
• Assist with daily costume laundry, ironing, and steaming.
• Help dress performers backstage and support Senior Tailors.
• Maintain inventory of fabrics, trims, and supplies.
• Participate in department meetings and share best practices.

Skills

Sewing

Pattern making

Cutting/fitting

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or higher in theatre

Higher secondary or equivalent education

5 years sewing background

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Home sewing machines

Serger machines

Pattern making tools

Job description

The Tailor is responsible for the overall care and maintenance of all costume pieces that are utilized in shows and special events at Miral Experiences. They are responsible for all costume repairs, fittings and in-house costume production from the start to the finished product including pattern making, cutting and stitching. This position works with the Miral Experiences broader Costuming team as an active participant in achieving artistic goals, ensuring consistent quality, sharing knowledge with the team, supporting production and execution of events and shows while maintaining a positive attitude in the workplace, guaranteeing high standards in the delivery of all offerings and preserving production and execution values across the properties.

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

• 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
• 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