Costume Wardrobe Supervisor

Six Flags Corp; Arlington (TX); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Six Flags Over Texas is seeking a skilled Entertainment Costume Wardrobe Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations, planning, design, upkeep, and production to meet show standards, durability, safety, and performer use. The role supports a 30-39 hour week with benefits.

You will lead wardrobe production, manage staff, budgets, vendor coordination, and show readiness; ensure garment integrity, wig care familiarity is a plus, and you can work weekends, holidays, mornings or nights.

Formación

• Degree or equivalent professional experience in costume design or theatrical production.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, alterations, repair, and fittings.
• Familiarity with wig care and styling is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Operate sewing equipment, including industrial sewing machines and sergers.
• Overseeing Entertainment Costume Wardrobe Production and Operations Leads.
• Costume design and purchasing
• Addressing and resolving daily operational challenges
• Managing department operations including staffing, scheduling, budgets, vendor coordination (if necessary), and show readiness planning.
• Maintaining the structural integrity and design of the Licensed Characters
• Reports to the Show Senior Supervisor and Entertainment Manager
• Track expenses, manage purchasing documentation, and support cost control practices aligned with department goals
• Recruit, schedule, train, supervise, and evaluate Entertainment costume wardrobe staff based on seasonal park needs
• Assign work, manage deadlines, and prioritize projects to support performance schedules and operational requirements.
• Support additional Entertainment Department needs as assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole.
• Lead with professionalism, accountability, and a solutions-focused mindset

Conocimientos

Garment construction

Alterations

Repairs

Fittings

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independence

Weekend/holiday availability

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Costume Design, Fashion Design, or Theatrical Production or equivalent experience

Herramientas

Industrial sewing machines

Sergers

Pattern making

Draping

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Entertainment Costume Wardrobe team. This position is responsible for the planning and ongoing costume design, upkeep, and production that meets the Six Flags Over Texas standards for show quality, durability, safety, and performer use. This position works 30-39 hours a week with benefits.

Responsibilities

• Operate sewing equipment, including industrial sewing machines and sergers.
• Overseeing Entertainment Costume Wardrobe Production and Operations Leads.
• Costume design and purchasing
• Addressing and resolving daily operational challenges
• Managing department operations including staffing, scheduling, budgets, vendor coordination (if necessary), and show readiness planning.
• Maintaining the structural integrity and design of the Licensed Characters
• Reports to the Show Senior Supervisor and Entertainment Manager
• Track expenses, manage purchasing documentation, and support cost control practices aligned with department goals
• Recruit, schedule, train, supervise, and evaluate Entertainment costume wardrobe staff based on seasonal park needs
• Assign work, manage deadlines, and prioritize projects to support performance schedules and operational requirements.
• Support additional Entertainment Department needs as assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole.
• Lead with professionalism, accountability, and a solutions-focused mindset

Qualifications

• Degree in Costume Design, Fashion Design, or Theatrical Production preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• Has expert knowledge of garment construction, alterations, repair, and fittings.
• Working knowledge of pattern making and draping is a plus
• Prior leadership experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of entertainment workflow from design through rehearsal, run, upkeep, and strike.
• Strong working knowledge of fabrics, trims, accessories, and specialty fabrics
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Familiarity of wig care and styling is preferred
• Self-Motivated skills to work independently without direct supervision
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, mornings, nights, and holidays
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Valid Driver’s license
• Must have the ability to read, speak, and comprehend the English language
• Ability to assess and resolve issues using sound judgment in both routine and time-sensitive show support situations
• Ability to work in both indoor shop settings and outdoor active park environments
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb stairs/ladders as required
• Regularly lift and carry up to 40lbs