Tailor

Farah Experiences LLC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier entertainment company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a dedicated Costume Attendant to assist with altering, repairing, and maintaining costumes for show productions. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of sewing experience, excellent attention to detail, and strong organizational skills. Additional responsibilities include participation in public events and daily costume maintenance tasks. This position offers the opportunity to work in a creative and engaging environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years sewing background.
• Past experience working with performers.
• Able to operate both industrial and home sewing machines.

Responsibilities

• Alter and repair existing costumes for productions.
• Assist with daily laundry of costume pieces.
• Participate in public relations events involving costumes.

Skills

Sewing and tailoring skills - both hand and machine sewing

Attention to details

Knowledge of written and spoken English

Knowledge of cutting/fitting and patternmaking

Ability to operate industrial and home sewing machines

Ability to operate home serger machines

Highly organized

Past experience working with performers

Education

Higher secondary or equivalent education

Associate degree or higher in theatre

Job description

• Altering and repairing existing costumes for show productions, as well as costumes and craft piece fabrication

• Participates in off-site or on-site public relations events involving costumes and performers

• As needed, help with daily laundry for including washing, hanging, ironing and steaming all costume pieces

• Assists in wig styling if required after providing appropriate training

• Assists in checking in and out of costumes on daily basis as needed

• Help Costuming Assistant Manager/Costuming Operations Support Manager in maintaining accurate and up to date costume inventories

• Performs any Costume Attendant duties as required

• Shares information and best practices from their expertise with other colleagues

• Keeps track of supplies and places orders for replacements in a timely manner

• Attends Costuming department meetings

• 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

Essential:

• Higher secondary or equivalent education

• Minimum of 2 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 home serger machines

• Attention to details and highly organized

• Knowledge of written and spoken English

• Past 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