Costume Specialist - Stitcher

United Parks & Resorts; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Discounts on park admission for family

Park discounts on food and merchandise

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is seeking a part-time Costume Specialist - Stitcher to support the Entertainment Costuming Department at SeaWorld Orlando. You will participate in all costume-related laundry, shoe repair, and delivery tasks, collaborating with production and theme teams to achieve timely show schedules.

The role requires flexibility in shifts and locations, with safety guidelines and training participation described.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 3 years working experience in clothing, laundry, wardrobe and costuming preferred.
• Theme park experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Experience with Laundry supplies and equipment, Costume materials, Costume shop equipment, Shoes and shoe repair equipment, Costume shop hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Participates as an integral contributor to the Entertainment Costuming Department and assists with sewing as needed.
• Executes park, show and event laundry projects and daily costume deliveries.
• Maintains shoe repair processes and supplies; collaborates with Production/Operations and Theming teams to meet timelines.
• Works with outside costuming and crafts contractors and supports the costuming request process.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Laundry supplies and equipment

Costume materials

Costume shop equipment

Shoes and shoe repair equipment

Costume shop hand tools

Job description

## Costume Specialist - StitcherApplylocations: SeaWorld Orlandotime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR134310At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!**What you get to do:**You’ll take on a variety of responsibilities in order help facilitate the Entertainment Department’s growing event and show schedule. You will:* Participates as an integral contributor to the Entertainment Costuming Department.* Executes Park, Show and Event Laundry Projects as assigned. Including all laundry processes and deliveries. Maintaining shoe repair process and supplies. Daily costume deliveries.* Collaborates with Entertainment Production/Operations, Theatrical Services and Theming teams to achieve project goals and objectives.* Works with outside Costuming and Crafts contractors as assigned.* Works with the Costuming request process. Assists with fabric stocking.* Works with the Costuming Project timelines to ensure park and departmental goals and objectives are obtained.* Schedules are flexible. Black-out dates must be met.* Works with Costuming supplies, equipment and systems, including shoe inventories, laundry and dry cleaning procedures and counts.* Maintains the quality assurance of the Costuming product and support areas. Including the fabric storage facility.* Follows department and park safety guidelines, including the proper use of PPE.* Participates in the Costuming department training programs.* Participates in other duties as assigned that support park and departmental goals and objectives, including sewing as needed.**What it takes to succeed:*** High School Diploma/GED required.* 3 years working experience in clothing, laundry, wardrobe and costuming preferred.* Theme park experience preferred.* Valid Driver’s License.* Experience with: + Laundry supplies and equipment + Costume materials + Costume shop equipment + Shoes and shoe repair equipment + Costume shop hand tool**What else is important:*** Able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.* Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift and climb/ascend heights, if needed* Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)* Able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat. Position may be exposed to fumes, dust, odors, and cold/heat temperature extremes* Perform cleaning duties, including use of cleaning chemicals* Work a flexible schedule/hour based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts; nights, weekends, and holidays* Flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunitiesThe 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**EEO Employer:**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.