Costume Development Project Lead

The Walt Disney Company; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and savings benefits

Educational opportunities

Special extras

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company in Anaheim, CA is seeking an Associate Costume Development Manager to lead project planning, scope definition, and financials for lively live entertainment productions.

You will collaborate with Costume Designers and fabric buyers, balance costs with quality, drive manufacturing feasibility, and present designs to partners. This project-based assignment requires flexibility, travel up to 20%, and a passion for innovative costume construction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in garment product development and leading project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning including scope, timeline, and financials.
• Coordinate project execution with buyers and design reviews.
• Balance cost, quality, and timeliness to meet targets.
• Assure design intent aligns with manufacturing feasibility.
• Collaborate with Costume Designer and Fabric Buyer to refine scope.
• Encourage innovation in materials and construction techniques.
• Document prototypes for PLM and garment collateral.
• Present designs to partners.

Skills

Garment product development experience

Budgeting/financial coordination

Presentations

Textile selection

Garment construction

Collaborative communication

Flexible schedule

Passport or travel readiness

Fabric knowledge

Domestic/intl travel up to 20%

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Advanced Degree in Fashion/Costuming/PM

Tools

Purchasing software

Garment inventory tracking systems

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software

Job description

The Walt Disney Company in Anaheim, CA is seeking an Associate Costume Development Manager to lead project planning, scope definition, and financials for lively live entertainment productions.

You will collaborate with Costume Designers and fabric buyers, balance costs with quality, drive manufacturing feasibility, and present designs to partners. This project-based assignment requires flexibility, travel up to 20%, and a passion for innovative costume construction.