Entry-Level Wardrobe Technician (Part-Time) – Live Show Support

Georgia Aquarium, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Georgia Aquarium, Inc. is seeking a Wardrobe Technician (Level 1) for the Production Department.

This part-time, non-exempt role supports costumes, props and soft goods for productions, events and guest programming, under the direction of the Lead Production Technician-Wardrobe. Responsibilities include quality control, fittings, maintenance, load-ins/outs, mentoring performers, inventory upkeep, and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in live entertainment and event costuming.
• Basic knowledge of costume production and operations across departments.
• Familiar with operation and maintenance of sewing machines, washing machines, ironing, cleaning chemicals, costumes, fabrics, wigs, and footwear.
• Proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to established Standard Operating Guidelines for wardrobe area.
• Assist in the building of new costume items, props or soft goods as needed.
• Participate in and support load-ins, turn-arounds and strikes as needed related to costumes and props.
• Assist with mentoring and training actors, animal trainers and other performers on show operations and dressing areas as per guidelines.
• Maintain and update costume and equipment inventories, and replenish expendables/supplies as directed.
• Repair all costume pieces as needed.
• Back-stage tech during shows, special events, and rehearsals as required.
• Crosstrain into/perform other daily operation roles as time/skill set allows.
• Perform other duties as workload necessitates, including administrative or other technical duties.

Skills

Live entertainment operations

Costume fitting & garment care

Team collaboration

Adaptability to long hours/weekends

Safety awareness

Sewing/maintenance basics

Education

College degree or equivalent professional work experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Georgia Aquarium, Inc. is seeking a Wardrobe Technician (Level 1) for the Production Department.

This part-time, non-exempt role supports costumes, props and soft goods for productions, events and guest programming, under the direction of the Lead Production Technician-Wardrobe. Responsibilities include quality control, fittings, maintenance, load-ins/outs, mentoring performers, inventory upkeep, and ensuring safety.