Wardrobe Assistant $17.00 – $17.00 per hour American Dream East Rutherford, NJ Backstage & Technical

Playwright Co; East Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nickelodeon Universe at American Dream in East Rutherford, NJ is seeking a Wardrobe Assistant to manage wardrobe and costume character needs. You will handle washing, repairs, maintenance, and upkeep of all full-body costume characters.

Qualifications include sewing skills (machine and hand) and familiarity with diverse materials. The role requires up to 40 hours per week, with Saturdays and Sundays required; housing is not provided.

Qualifications

• Able to machine and hand sew.
• Comfortable working with numerous materials (fabric, foam, leather, rubber, fur, etc.)
• Knowledge of washing/laundry techniques.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all wardrobe and costume character needs.
• Responsible for washing, repairs, maintenance, and upkeep of all full-body costume characters.

Skills

Sewing (machine & hand)

Materials handling

Laundry techniques

Job description

Nickelodeon Universe, Sesame Street Learn & Play, and DreamWorks Water Park (all located at American Dream in East Rutherford, NJ) are looking for a Wardrobe Assistant to oversee all wardrobe and costume character needs. This position is responsible for the washing, repairs, maintenance, and upkeep of all full-body costume characters.

Required qualifications:

• Able to machine and hand sew
• Comfortable working with numerous materials (fabric, foam, leather, rubber, fur, etc...)
• Knowledge of washing/laundry techniques

Desired qualifications:

• Theme park/theatrcial/cruise wardrobe experience
• Full-body costume character wardrobe experience
• Puppet/mascot construction experience

Can work up to 40 hours per week. Saturdays and Sundays required. Pay is $17/hr.

Note: Housing is NOT provided