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 benefits

Educational opportunities

Special extras

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is seeking an Associate Costume Development Manager to lead costume design and development projects from planning to delivery and installation. You will act as the face of projects to executives and union cast, reporting to the Senior Manager of Costume Design & Development.

This is a Project Hire / Internal Assignment with no guarantee of permanent placement. You will manage scope, timelines, budgets, and collaborate across teams to balance creativity with practical

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in garment product development and facilitating project teams.
• Ability to use financial systems to coordinate project and/or budget health.
• Experience delivering compelling, insightful, and accurate presentations.
• Skilled in selecting textiles based on properties for end-use.
• Knowledge of garment construction.
• Experience communicating with a variety of collaborators (written and verbal).
• Schedule availability to work flexible hours including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Valid Passport or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to work around all types of fabrics, fibers, and synthetic furs.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning including scope, creative content, project timeline, and financials.
• Participate in creative development sessions to define scope and initial ROM estimate.
• Lead and coordinate project execution including buyer oversight, work authorizations, task prioritization, and design reviews.
• Balance cost, quality, and timeliness to complete projects on target, on time, and on budget.
• Ensure creative design intent aligns with practical manufacturing and operations.
• Collaborate with Costume Designer and Project/Fabric Buyer to refine scope as materials and methods evolve.
• Encourage innovation with materials and construction techniques while maintaining feasibility.
• Document photos, garments, and design illustrations for PLM, GUS, and promotional materials.
• Address quality and functionality issues from initial release of costume components.
• Present designs/projects to partners at various levels.

Skills

Garment product development

Budget management

Presentation skills

Textile selection

Garment construction

Stakeholder communication

Flexible hours

Passport

Willingness to travel

Fabric handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Advanced degree in Fashion/Costuming/Merchandising/PM

Tools

PLM software

Purchasing software

Garment inventory tracking systems

Job description

The Walt Disney Company is seeking an Associate Costume Development Manager to lead costume design and development projects from planning to delivery and installation. You will act as the face of projects to executives and union cast, reporting to the Senior Manager of Costume Design & Development.

This is a Project Hire / Internal Assignment with no guarantee of permanent placement. You will manage scope, timelines, budgets, and collaborate across teams to balance creativity with practical