Costume/Wardrobe Tech - Live Entertainment (Paid Training)

Kings Dominion

Doswell (VA)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 25,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

FREE Admission to Kings Dominion and 6

FREE tickets for friends and family!

Exclusive employee RIDE nights, GAME N

Paid training and opportunities for

Discounts on park food and merchandise

Job summary

Kings Dominion is seeking a Costume/Wardrobe Technician to join the Live Entertainment team. Use costume and sewing experience to support shows, events, and attractions at the Doswell, VA park. You will help with design, construction, maintenance, and preparation of costumes for various performances.

Starting wage is $14.75 per hour. Perks include free park admission for you and family, exclusive ride nights, training, and discount benefits.

Qualifications

Ability to demonstrate costume construction from pattern to completion of garment.
Strong sewing ability (hand and machine).
Experience in theatre or in the themed entertainment industry preferred.
People who love helping others and will support the needs of our guests and associates.
Ability to work and interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
Availability to include some weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Work closely with Costume supervision to ensure quality of all themed entertainment and stage productions.
Assist in all costume related aspects of attractions and productions including design, construction, and maintenance.
Prepare costumes for shows (stage shows, street performers, musicians, characters, etc) and maintain costume appearance and continuity.
Fit and alter costumes as needed, utilizing sewing machine as needed and demonstrating basic sewing ability (seams, hems, buttons, etc.).
Clean performer’s costumes after the show, prepare laundry, and use washer and dryer as directed.