Costume Seamstress/Tailor

Worlds of Fun; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Worlds of Fun is seeking Costume Seamstresses and Tailors to craft and maintain costumes for live shows and events across the park. You will work with designers to pattern, cut, sew, fit, and alter costumes, ensuring safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves long hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with opportunities to collaborate across the Entertainment Department and interact with performers.

Qualifications

• Garment construction knowledge with sewing and patterns.
• Experience with industrial/commercial sewing machines, sergers, blind hemmer.
• Experience taking measurements, marking and altering garments.
• Detail-oriented with ability to keep work areas clean and organized.
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to collaborate with designers and costume builders.
• Knowledge of stage costumes and quick-change techniques is helpful.
• Willingness to learn new sewing techniques with various fabrics.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to pass a background check (18+) per company policy.

Responsibilities

• Build and construct all costuming in the Entertainment Department, including shows, characters, and special events.
• Take measurements, pattern, cut, stitch, fit, and alter all costuming as required by the designer.
• Maintain a safe workplace throughout the department.
• Interact personally with other Ambassadors and Entertainment Performers.

Skills

Garment construction

Pattern reading

Attention to detail

Time management

Stamina

Team collaboration

Background check

Willingness to learn

Show dresser experience

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Sergers

Blind hemmer

Job description

Worlds of Fun’s Costume Seamstresses and Tailors create the magic that glitter across the stage at our live shows and events across the park. A creative and open mind is key to excelling in this energetic role.

Overview

Worlds of Fun’s Costume Seamstresses and Tailors create the magic that glitter across the stage at our live shows and events across the park. A creative and open mind is key to excelling in this energetic role.

Responsibilities

• Building and constructing of all costuming in the Entertainment Department, including Shows, Characters, Special Events such as Halloween Haunt.
• Take measurements, pattern, cut, stitch, fit, and alter all costuming as required by the designer.
• Maintaining a safe workplace throughout the department.
• Interact personally with other Ambassadors and Entertainment Performers.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in garment construction including good understanding of sewing and use of commercial patterns.
• Knowledge of industrial and commercial sewing machines, sergers, blind hemmer, etc.
• Understanding of taking measurements, marking garments for alterations, and altering garments.
• Ability to keep working areas clean and organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to collaborate with designers and other costume builders on projects.
• Knowledge of stage costumes and quick-change techniques is helpful but not required.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and expand sewing skills while working with a wide range of fabrics and materials.
• Ability to work as a Show Dresser in entertainment venues as needed.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law