Theatrical Costume CAM Specialist: Pattern & Drawings

Walt Disney World; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 30,307 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Job summary

Walt Disney World in Orlando seeks a Costume CAM Specialist to design and update garment patterns, create technical drawings, and manage documentation across costume production. You will work closely with Designers and costuming leaders, interfacing with vendors and internal teams to ensure accurate patterning and production readiness.

The role requires hands-on CAD work, pattern development, and precise measurements, with opportunities to influence major costumes across Operations,

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License as you may be required to drive company vehicles
• Have sophisticated knowledge of garment patterning, cutting, and construction
• Exposure to all types of fibers; manufactured or natural
• Comfortable working in an area where you may be exposed to performers in multiple stages of dress and undress
• Flexible with work schedule, including overtime, weekends, and holidays
• Part‑time roles require full availability for any shift, a minimum of three (3) days per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Build technical sketches using Adobe Illustrator or other comparable software
• Create, analyze, and interpret line drawings
• Create patterns for new development
• Pattern customization for individual garments
• Digitize, modify, and accurate patterns
• Provide yields for Bill of Materials on replenishment orders
• Vendor communication and troubleshooting with supervision
• Perform outside vendor sample assessments
• Take measurements of garments and size charts
• Write specifications in Microsoft Excel
• Evaluate prototype garments or samples
• Sample cutting and sewing
• Collaborate with Costuming Leaders and attend meetings with various levels of the organization
• Input and update garment measurements

Skills

Garment patterning

Pattern drafting

Vendor communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Gerber Accumark

Microsoft Excel

Gerber YuniquePLM

Adobe Photoshop

Cutworks

Cast Measurements

SAP

Accunest

Plotters

Digitizing machines

Handheld 3D scanners

Job description

Walt Disney World in Orlando seeks a Costume CAM Specialist to design and update garment patterns, create technical drawings, and manage documentation across costume production. You will work closely with Designers and costuming leaders, interfacing with vendors and internal teams to ensure accurate patterning and production readiness.

The role requires hands-on CAD work, pattern development, and precise measurements, with opportunities to influence major costumes across Operations,