Construction Sewing Specialist - Full Time, Walt Disney World

Disney Experiences; Lake Buena Vista (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Construction Sewing Specialist in Florida to manufacture costumes for parades, meet-and-greets, and shows. You will operate high-powered sewing machines, press equipment, glues, and tools to meet efficiency and quality standards.

Responsibilities include constructing garments from start to finish, altering to size charts, and collaborating with the Patternmaker. The role includes extensive physical activity and an 8-hour in-person assessment during the hiring

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in garment construction or repair.
• Experience using industrial sewing machines in a professional setting.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must successfully pass a Sewing Assessment.
• Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers.

Responsibilities

• Construct detailed garments from start to finish.
• Sew on a variety of fabrics with precision.
• Apply size charts to alter garments.
• Collaborate with Patternmaker on replenishment orders.
• Repair/alter garments as needed.
• Read and interpret patterns and specifications sheets.

Education

Garment construction/repair experience

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Press equipment

Job description

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!

You will report to the Costuming Workroom Manager.

As a part of the consideration process for this position, there will be an 8-hour in-person assessment.

• 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
• 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
• 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.

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