Costume Specialist - Stitcher

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Family/friend ticket discounts

Food & merchandise discounts

Scholarships

Employee events & giveaways

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment in Orlando seeks enthusiastic individuals to join our Costuming team as Ambassadors. You will support park, show and event laundry projects, manage costume deliveries, and assist with fabric stocking and repair processes.

The role involves flexible schedules, lifting up to 50 lbs, indoor/outdoor work, and collaboration with production and vendors. Previous costuming or theme park experience is a plus, with a valid driver's license.

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.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Entertainment Costuming Department and support laundry projects.
• Manage costume deliveries, fabric stocking, and shoe repair processes as needed.
• Collaborate with production teams to meet project goals and timelines.
• Assist with costuming requests and participate in department training.
• Perform other duties that support park and department objectives.

Skills

Costuming

Laundry experience

Wardrobe

Driving license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Laundry supplies and equipment

Costume materials

Costume shop equipment

Shoes/shoe repair equipment

Costume shop hand tools

Job description

At 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

• 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 opportunities

The perks of the position:

• 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.