Show Wardrobe Technician Internship

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

Job summary

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor is seeking candidates to build, maintain, and repair costumes and wardrobe items for characters, events and productions.

The role involves cleaning, organizing costumes, assisting with show wardrobe operations, and performing minor repairs in varying weather conditions. You will work closely with Entertainment Management and other wardrobe staff to ensure smooth production support.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Basic sewing, costuming, and laundry skills required.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Professional, self-motivated, able to multitask with enthusiasm.
• Strong teamwork and ability to collaborate with others.

Responsibilities

• Clean and dry worn costume pieces and store properly after shift.
• Assist Show Wardrobe with distribution of costumes and minor sewing.
• Fix minor repairs on costumes as needed.
• Shadow with Entertainment Management and assist in other tasks.
• Maintain clean and safe Show Wardrobe areas and assist with housekeeping as needed.
• Operate sewing equipment (industrial and domestic).
• Construct special costumes as assigned by Supervisor.
• Train new personnel as needed.

Skills

Basic sewing

Costuming

Laundry skills

Teamwork

Tools

Industrial sewing equipment

Sewing machine

Job description

To build, maintain, and repair costumes and wardrobe items for characters, events and productions.

Overview

To build, maintain, and repair costumes and wardrobe items for characters, events and productions.

Responsibilities

• Will clean and dry worn costume pieces and put them in their proper place at the end of the night.
• Work with Entertainment Management to assist and shadow with other aspects within the Entertainment Department.
• Fix minor repairs on costumes as needed.
• Assist with smooth operation of Show Wardrobe including handing out costumes and helping with minor sewing.
• Maintain clean and safe atmosphere in all areas of Show Wardrobe. This may include but not limited to sweeping, mopping, cleaning up trash, cleaning restrooms, and cleaning the storage/shop area.
• Navigate in, on, or around scenic elements associated with specific production in potentially dark and restrictive spaces.
• Adhere to and enforce all park policies and procedures as outlined in the Seasonal Handbook and the Department Standard Operating Procedure Manual.
• Immediately report any unsafe acts to the Show Wardrobe Supervisor.
• Operate Industrial and domestic sewing equipment.
• Construct special costumes as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Train new personnel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum Age: 18
• Must be able to work during the afternoon/evening till 90 minutes after park close.
• Basic sewing, costuming and laundry skills required
• Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Must be professional, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude
• Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others