Construction Sewing Specialist

Walt Disney World; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Job summary

Walt Disney World is seeking Construction Sewing Specialists to manufacture costumes for parades, meet-and-greets, and shows. Cast will sew details on high-powered machines, using press equipment and glues to meet quality standards.

You will construct and alter garments across a variety of fabrics, collaborating with patternmakers and handling diverse materials, including synthetic and natural fibers. Competitive hourly pay starts at $20.25 in Florida, with eligible benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must successfully pass a Sewing Assessment.
• Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations.
• Willing to work with costumes and fabrics including fur, foam, vinyl, latex and leather.
• Physical role requiring heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, kneeling, and prolonged standing.
• Repetitive grasping and gripping with hands.
• Work at various heights and in a high-lint area.
• Part-Time roles require availability for any shift (3+ days/week).
• Full-Time roles require availability 7 days/week including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Construct garments from start to finish using sewing skills.
• Perform sophisticated sewing on a variety of fabrics.
• Apply size charts to alter garments.
• Collaborate with patternmaker on replenishment orders.
• Construct and repair/alter garments as needed.
• Share sewing techniques and standard processes.
• Be aware of performers in various stages of dress/undress.
• Read and interpret patterns and specifications with guidance.
• Manufacture and alter garments to meet efficiency standards.
• Build, repair, or alter garments using hand and machine techniques.
• Follow PPE guidelines and handle chemicals safely.

Skills

Production experience

Millinery

Patternmaking

Alterations

Fabric knowledge

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Press equipment

Job description

Job Summary:

Have you ever dreamed of manufacturing and altering entertainment, operational, and character costumes using specifications sheets and drawings for our parades, character meet and greets and shows at Walt Disney World? We are currently seeking Construction Sewing Specialists! In this role, our Cast will manufacture costumes by sewing to our efficiency and quality standards by working high-powered industrial sewing machines, press equipment, glues, and tools!

Responsibilities:

• Construct detailed and intricate garments from start to finish
• Sophisticated sewing on a variety of fabrics
• Apply size chart to alter garments
• Collaborate with Patternmaker on replenishment orders
• Construct garments and perform repairs/alterations to all types of garments
• Share sewing techniques and standard processes
• Work in an area where you may be exposed to performers in various stages of dress/undress
• Read and interpret patterns and specifications sheets with little to no direction
• Manufacture and alter garments above minimum workroom efficiency standards
• Build, repair, or alter garments using a wide variety of hand and machine sewing techniques
• Additional Personal Protective Equipment (face shields, goggles, refillable hand sanitizers, etc.) may be required
• Cast Members may be required to handle cleaning chemicals and supplies

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must successfully pass a Sewing Assessment
• Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations
• Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
• Physical role requiring heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, kneeling, and prolonged standing
• Repetitive grasping, clutching, and grabbing with hands
• Work at various heights and varying temperatures in a high-lint area
• Part-Time roles require full availability for any shift, a MINIMUM of three (3) days per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Full-Time roles require Full availability for any shift, seven (7) days per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of experience in garment construction or repair
• Experience using industrial sewing machines in a professional setting

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The starting pay rate for this role in Florida is $20.25 per hour.Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
About Walt Disney World Resort:
Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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