Show Wardrobe Apprentice: Build, Repair & Shine Costumes

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor is seeking a Show Wardrobe team member to build, maintain, and repair costumes for characters, events, and productions.

You will clean, dry, and store costumes daily, assist with show wardrobe operations, perform minor sewing, and help with costume construction while working outdoors in varied weather conditions. Afternoon/evening availability is required.

Qualifications

• Must have basic sewing, costuming, and laundry skills.
• Able to handle costume maintenance tasks and minor repairs.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Clean and dry worn costume pieces and store them properly at the end of the shift.
• Assist and shadow Entertainment Management with other Show Wardrobe tasks.
• Fix minor repairs on costumes as needed.
• Assist with smooth operation of Show Wardrobe, including handing out costumes and minor sewing help.
• Maintain a clean and safe Show Wardrobe environment and storage areas.
• Navigate around scenic production elements in potentially dark spaces.
• Follow park policies and Department SOPs; report unsafe acts immediately.
• Operate sewing equipment used for costume work.
• Construct special costumes as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Train new personnel as needed.

Skills

Basic sewing

Costuming

Laundry skills

Job description

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor is seeking a Show Wardrobe team member to build, maintain, and repair costumes for characters, events, and productions.

You will clean, dry, and store costumes daily, assist with show wardrobe operations, perform minor sewing, and help with costume construction while working outdoors in varied weather conditions. Afternoon/evening availability is required.