Tailor

Miral; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic theme park entertainment company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a talented Costume Tailor to join their Shared Services Entertainment team. The role involves constructing and altering costumes, ensuring high-quality appearance, and maintaining costumes for performances and special events. Candidates should have proven tailoring experience and strong sewing skills. Flexible hours including weekends and holidays are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in tailoring, costume construction, or theatrical wardrobe work.
• Strong knowledge of hand & machine sewing techniques, garment construction.
• Ability to work with various fabric types and perform costume care.

Responsibilities

• Construct and alter costumes according to design specifications.
• Perform fittings and make adjustments for comfort and accuracy.
• Collaborate with management to bring creative concepts to life.

Skills

Tailoring experience

Sewing techniques

Pattern making

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Industrial sewing equipment

Domestic sewing equipment

Job description

We are looking for a talented and experienced Costume Tailor to join our dynamic Shared Services Entertainment team at the Miral Experiences theme parks. This role is crucial to maintaining the high-quality appearance of our performers across a wide range of live shows, character meet-and-greets, and special events. As a Costume Tailor, you will be responsible for the construction, fitting, alteration, and repair of a variety of costumes, ensuring that each garment meets design specifications, fits performers properly, and is durable enough for repeated use in a fast-paced entertainment environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Construct and alter costumes according to design specifications and performance needs.
• Perform fittings and make necessary adjustments to ensure comfort, mobility, and visual accuracy.
• Collaborate with costuming management to bring creative concepts to life.
• Maintain and repair costumes as needed to ensure readiness for daily performances and special events.
• Maintain organized costume inventory, fabric, and notions stock.
• Ensure all costume work meets safety, performance, and cleanliness standards.
• Support backstage operations as needed, including dressing assistance, quick changes and laundry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in tailoring, costume construction, or theatrical wardrobe work.
• Strong knowledge of hand & machine sewing techniques, garment construction, fabric types, beadwork and costume care.
• Strong pattern making skills for creating out-of-the-ordinary garments.
• Ability to work with industrial and domestic sewing equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your tailoring skills in a creative and exciting environment, contributing directly to the storytelling that defines our guest experience.