Costume Workroom Lead — Third Shift

The Walt Disney Company; Lake Buena Vista (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Long-term incentives

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Workroom Manager to lead a Costuming team on a third shift, overseeing sewing specialists and seniors. You will drive on-time, on-budget production of costumes and audio-animatronic outfits while ensuring safety and high show quality.

Reporting to the Proprietor of Costuming Operations for EPCOT, this on-site role combines hands-on artistry with people leadership to deliver exceptional costumes and collaborative partner engagement across departments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in garment construction, alterations, and/or patterning techniques.
• 3+ years experience directing garment/costume fittings.
• 1+ years experience in leadership.
• Experience in the theater, film, apparel, or garment manufacturing industry.
• Experience with performers in various stages of dress/undress.
• Experience with sewing terms, fabric types, and garment notions.
• Experience leading workflow and project budgets.
• Experience communicating (both verbal and written) with a variety of partners at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a cast of Costuming Specialist Seniors and Sewing Specialists on a third shift (early morning) schedule.
• Ensure safe working conditions and proper documentation and execution of safety-critical work, including the maintenance of audio animatronic costumes within attractions.
• Facilitate builds and alterations for audio animatronics, entertainment, and character costumes.
• Handle confidential information pertaining to employees and intellectual property.
• Partner with multiple collaborators to maintain product quality and designs.
• Partner with Costumers, Cosmetology, Engineering Services, and WDI.
• Forecast and order needed supplies, tools, and notions.
• Responsible for ensuring that Cast issues are addressed in a timely manner.
• Ensure that manufacturing is on time, on budget, and of the utmost quality.

Skills

Garment construction

Costume alterations

Patterning techniques

Leadership

Communication (verbal & written)

Budget planning

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Advanced degree in Costuming/Textiles/Apparel

Tools

Maximo (WDW system)

Microsoft Suite

Job description

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Workroom Manager to lead a Costuming team on a third shift, overseeing sewing specialists and seniors. You will drive on-time, on-budget production of costumes and audio-animatronic outfits while ensuring safety and high show quality.

Reporting to the Proprietor of Costuming Operations for EPCOT, this on-site role combines hands-on artistry with people leadership to deliver exceptional costumes and collaborative partner engagement across departments.