Costume Sewing Tech: Create & Repair Park Wardrobe

Merlin Entertainments; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Health Care Options

Outstanding PTO (Paid Time Off)

Merlin Magic Pass: Free park entry

Recognition Programs and Rewards

401(k) Program

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Learning and Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Merlin Entertainments is seeking a Sewing Tech for our Wardrobe and Costume Department to repair and manufacture costumes for entertainment shows. The role involves maintaining records and keeping costumes clean, with opportunities to build new outfits for various performances.

The ideal candidate will have experience in costume construction, hand sewing, and working with industrial sewing machines, with strong organizational and communication skills, in a fast-paced park environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Cutter, Fitter, Garment Maker in theatre, theme parks, or entertainment costume fields.
• Knowledge of Costume/Garment construction, industrial sewing machines and hand sewing.
• Knowledge of textiles, washing and ironing.
• Must have good organizational skills and eye for detail; strong verbal/interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and repair costumes as needed.
• Maintain computer records for wardrobe items.
• Maintain costume cleanliness and repair.
• Build new costumes for entertainment shows.
• Alter Entertainment Costumes to fit actors/actresses.

Skills

Hand sewing

Garment construction

Industrial sewing machines

Attention to detail

Education

Theatre Arts degree (Costuming/Pattern Making/Garment Construction)

Job description

Merlin Entertainments is seeking a Sewing Tech for our Wardrobe and Costume Department to repair and manufacture costumes for entertainment shows. The role involves maintaining records and keeping costumes clean, with opportunities to build new outfits for various performances.

The ideal candidate will have experience in costume construction, hand sewing, and working with industrial sewing machines, with strong organizational and communication skills, in a fast-paced park environment.