Entertainment Costume/Wardrobe Tech

Kings Dominion; Doswell (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

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.

Job description

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Join Live Entertainment team and help u s present some of this year’s shows, events, and attractions. Use your costume and sewing experience and continue to build your skills as a Costume/Wardrobe Technician !

With more than 60 rides, an award-winning kids’ area, 20-acre waterpark, shows and attractions, Kings Dominion offers the perfect combination of world-class thrills and attractions!

Overview:

Starting wage $14.75 / hour

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.

Some of our amazing perks and benefits:

• FREE Admission to Kings Dominion and other Six Flags Parks and Waterparks!
• FREE tickets for friends and family!
• Exclusive employee RIDE nights, GAME nights, and FREE FOOD events!
• Paid training and opportunities for advancement!
• Discounts on park food and merchandise!

Qualifications:

• You!
• Ability to demonstrate costume construction from pattern to completion of garment.
• Ability to demonstrate strong sewing ability (by both 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.