Senior Stitcher

Entertainment Places; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Discounts on park tickets

Park discounts on food and merchandise

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events

Job summary

Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA seeks a Costume Specialist- Senior Stitcher for seasonal work. You will maintain costume integrity, build new outfits, and oversee cleaning, repairs, and storage for shows and events.

You must be at least 18, have a High School Diploma, 2 years costume experience, and be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Flex scheduling is required; park experience is a plus. Excellent sewing and machine skills, and collaboration with stage managers and wardrobe staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Have a High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with costume construction, repair, or maintenance of costumes and/or wardrobe items.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends/holidays.
• Working knowledge of basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Office, and Excel.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Able to handle multiple tasks under high pressure.
• Be team-oriented with a kid-siderate attitude.
• Have excellent organizational skills; experience with project management a plus.
• Ability to follow specific instructions, and teach others to assist based on needs of item.
• Experience with or be willing to learn airbrush techniques and designs.
• Experience with or be willing to learn wig care and maintenance.
• Sewing skills needed to perform costume alterations, costume construction, replace zippers and snaps.
• Theme Park experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining costuming integrity of assigned shows and productions.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and quality standards through all assigned tasks.
• Construct new costumes.
• Responsible for the coordination and instruction of cleaning, care, and maintenance of costumes.
• Includes making needed repairs to costumes, costume characters, costume overlays, wigs, headpieces, footwear, and the laundering and storage of costumes.
• Responsible for the install and strike of assigned festivals and shows.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and organization of costuming areas, and stocking adequate inventory and costuming repair materials.
• As needed, assist performers with dressing needs including dressing performers, and insuring costumes are properly pre-set and post–set during shows and events.
• Assist with pre-setting costumes for special events/functions.
• Attend and assist with dress rehearsals and onstage approvals when required.
• Maintain frequent open communication of costume character costuming needs and updates with Stage Managers, Dresser Team, Costuming Staff, and Management to ensure all costume characters are in working order and in top quality condition and appearance; including but not limited to costume characters and festival specific costumes.
• Assist with Opening and Closing duties in the Costume Shop.
• Assist with Entertainment activities and special events in other facilities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business need.

Skills

Costume construction

Repair & maintenance

Sewing skills

Teamwork

Communication

MS Word/Excel basics

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

SEASONAL POSITION Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

What you get to do as a Costume Specialist- Senior Stitcher

• Responsible for maintaining costuming integrity of assigned shows and productions
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and quality standards through all assigned tasks
• Construct new costumes
• Responsible for the coordination and instruction of cleaning, care, and maintenance of costumes. This includes making needed repairs to costumes, costume characters, costume overlays, wigs, headpieces, footwear, and the laundering and storage of costumes
• Responsible for the install and strike of assigned festivals and shows
• Responsible for the cleanliness and organization of costuming areas, and stocking adequate inventory and costuming repair materials
• As needed, assist performers with dressing needs including dressing performers, and insuring costumes are properly pre-set and post–set during shows and events
• Assist with pre-setting costumes for special events/functions
• Attend and assist with dress rehearsals and onstage approvals when required
• Maintain frequent open communication of costume character costuming needs and updates with Stage Managers, Dresser Team, Costuming Staff, and Management to ensure all costume characters are in working order and in top quality condition and appearance; including but not limited to costume characters and festival specific costumes
• Assist with Opening and Closing duties in the Costume Shop
• Assist with Entertainment activities and special events in other facilities as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business need

What it takes to succeed

• At least 18 years old
• Have a High School Diploma or the equivalent
• Minimum 2 years' experience with costume construction, repair, or maintenance of costumes and/or wardrobe items
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends/holidays
• Working knowledge of basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Office, and Excel
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Able to handle multiple tasks under high pressure
• Be team-oriented with a kid-siderate attitude
• Have excellent organizational skills; experience with project management a plus
• Ability to trouble shoot mechanical problems
• Excellent hand and industrial machine sewing skills
• Construction and/or costume design abilities preferred
• Ability to follow specific instructions, and teach others to assist based on needs of item
• Experience with or be willing to learn airbrush techniques and designs
• Experience with or be willing to learn wig care and maintenance
• Sewing skills needed to perform costume alterations, costume construction, replace zippers and snaps
• Theme Park experience a plus

What else is important

• Able to lift, push, and pull a maximum of 25 lbs. several times throughout a scheduled shift
• Able to stand, sit, lie down, squat, and bend repeatedly throughout the day
• Able to climb two flights of stairs multiple times a day

The perks of the position

• Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:
• FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways

Compensation: 16.50 USD

If offered an interview, you will be required to bring a sample portfolio of your work to the interview.

EEO Employer: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.

United Parks & Resorts is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive, memorable experiences to people from around the world. We’re also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. We’re always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals for a variety of roles throughout our organization.