Costume Specialist, Senior

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE park admission

Discounts on park admission tickets and passes

Park discounts on food and merchandise

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events and giveaways

Job summary

A leading theme park operator in Tampa is seeking a Costume Technician. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in costume construction and repair. Responsibilities include maintaining the integrity of costumes for shows and events, assisting performers, and ensuring cleanliness in the costume areas. This position offers a fun work environment, free park admission, and discounts on various services.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience with costume construction, repair, or maintenance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends/holidays.
• Excellent hand and industrial machine sewing skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain costuming integrity of assigned shows and productions.
• Assist performers with dressing needs during shows.
• Construct new costumes and coordinate maintenance.

Skills

Costume construction

Costume repair

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Sewing skills

Project management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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SEASONAL POSITION

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun, and lasting memories. As a key member of our team, you will play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to guests from around the world. If you are dedicated, dependable, and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is the place for you!

What You Get To Do

• Responsible for maintaining costuming integrity of assigned shows and productions
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and quality standards through all assigned tasks
• Construct new costumes
• Coordinate and instruct on cleaning, care, and maintenance of costumes; this includes making needed repairs to costumes, costume characters, costume overlays, wigs, headpieces, footwear, and laundering and storage of costumes
• Install and strike assigned festivals and shows
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of costuming areas, and stock adequate inventory and costuming repair materials
• Assist performers with dressing needs, ensuring costumes are properly pre‑set and post‑set during shows and events
• Assist with pre‑setting costumes for special events/functions
• Attend and assist with dress rehearsals and on‑stage approvals when required
• Maintain frequent open communication of costume character costuming needs and updates with Stage Managers, Dresser Team, Costuming Staff, and Management to ensure all costume characters are in working order and in top quality condition and appearance; including but not limited to costume characters and festival‑specific costumes
• Assist with opening and closing duties in the Costume Shop
• Assist with entertainment activities and special events in other facilities as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business need

What It Takes to Succeed

• At least 18 years old
• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years experience with costume construction, repair, or maintenance of costumes and/or wardrobe items
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends/holidays
• Working knowledge of basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Office, and Excel
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under high pressure
• Team‑oriented with a kid‑centric attitude
• Excellent organizational skills; experience with project management a plus
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems
• Excellent hand and industrial machine sewing skills
• Construction and/or costume design abilities preferred
• Ability to follow specific instructions and teach others to assist based on needs of item
• Experience with or willingness to learn airbrush techniques and designs
• Experience with or willingness to learn wig care and maintenance
• Sewing skills needed to perform costume alterations, costume construction, replace zippers and snaps
• The theme park experience a plus

What Else is Important

• Able to lift, push, and pull a maximum of 25 lbs. several times throughout a scheduled shift
• Able to stand, sit, lie down, squat, and bend repeatedly throughout the day
• Able to climb two flights of stairs multiple times a day

If offered an interview, you will be required to bring a sample portfolio of your work to the interview.

The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast‑paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:

• FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.