Epic Wardrobe Specialist: Live Event Costume & Styling

Insomniac Events; Mississippi; On-site; USD 23,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Insomniac Events seeks an Entertainment Wardrobe Specialist to join our Entertainment team. You will prepare and manage wardrobe areas, assign and track items for performers, and collaborate with diverse artists during shows, rehearsals, and changes.

Responsibilities include fittings, quality checks, quick-change support, and maintaining costumes, footwear, and props while upholding safety standards at high-energy events across our festival lineup.

Qualifications

• Diploma in fashion, textiles, costuming, production arts, or at least 3 years of relevant experience in all aspects of wardrobe, costuming, or styling.
• Practical skills in hand and machine sewing.
• Able to style & recreate a look from a photo/ description in a clear and defined manner.
• Hands on knowledge of how to repair costuming, accessories, & footwear.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of live entertainment and Insomniac brands/shows.
• Experience in entertainment, theater, theme park, & or live events is a plus.
• Some travel may be requested.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Prepare & organize the wardrobe area for efficiency & speed.
• Assign, document, & recollect wardrobe items of an approved design to entertainers at the wardrobe check in & out at events.
• Work closely with a variety of performers in the distribution & styling of costume elements, props, footwear & accessories during show run, rehearsals, preparation, and show changes.
• Fit performers to costume sizing that is suited best for body shape & size.
• Provide feedback on all personal appearances and recommend grooming changes if required.
• Ensure the quality & final product of each look before deployment on the event grounds by utilizing the 8-point checklist in the wardrobe outline.
• Assist fellow team members with quick changes in both set-up and run of show.
• Perform other tasks and carry out projects as assigned by the lead wardrobe supervisor or director.
• Repair, clean, and prep wardrobe for the run of the show.
• Make alternations, adjustments, or mend wardrobe items when approved according to needs for all shows.
• Maintain ongoing maintenance of costumes, footwear, props, or accessories etc.
• Always maintain a safe working environment, conforming to all established safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain documentation for maintenance and participate in rotation of duties as directed.
• Proper clean up, repack, & storage of all wardrobe & related items at the end of each show.

Skills

Sewing

Costume styling

Wardrobe management

Communication

Live events knowledge

Education

Diploma in fashion, textiles, costuming, production arts

Job description

Insomniac Events seeks an Entertainment Wardrobe Specialist to join our Entertainment team. You will prepare and manage wardrobe areas, assign and track items for performers, and collaborate with diverse artists during shows, rehearsals, and changes.

Responsibilities include fittings, quality checks, quick-change support, and maintaining costumes, footwear, and props while upholding safety standards at high-energy events across our festival lineup.