Costume Wardrobe Supervisor

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits included

Job summary

Six Flags Corp in Arlington, TX seeks a senior Entertainment Costume Wardrobe supervisor to oversee daily operations, design, upkeep, and production meeting park standards for show quality, safety and performer use. The role runs 30–39 hours weekly with benefits.

You will lead the wardrobe team, manage staffing, budgets, and vendor coordination while ensuring costume integrity from design to strike. Strong organizational, communication, and independent work skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Costume Design, Fashion Design, or Theatrical Production preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• 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.
• Familiarity with fabrics, trims, accessories, and specialty fabrics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

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.
• 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.
• Recruit, schedule, train, supervise, and evaluate staff based on seasonal park needs.
• Assign work, manage deadlines, and prioritize projects to support performance schedules.
• Support additional Entertainment Department needs as assigned.
• Lead with professionalism, accountability, and a solutions-focused mindset.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Independent work

Time management

Education

Degree in Costume Design or Fashion Design

Tools

Sewing equipment

Pattern making

Draping

Job description

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