Tailor

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

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in the UAE is looking for a skilled costume technician to alter, repair, and fabricate costumes for show productions. You should have a minimum of 2 years sewing experience and be proficient in both hand and machine sewing. The role involves participation in public events and maintaining costume inventories. Ideal candidates will have a strong attention to detail and past experience with performers. This position offers a dynamic work environment where creativity thrives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years sewing background.
• Experience in costume repair and manufacturing.
• Knowledge of cutting/fitting and patternmaking.

Responsibilities

• Alter and repair costumes for show productions.
• Assist with costuming at public relations events.
• Maintain accurate costume inventories.

Skills

Sewing skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication in English

Education

Higher secondary or equivalent education

Associate degree in theatre

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Home sewing machines

Serger machines

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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 neededOther 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

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