Wardrobe Supervisor, Polar Express Train Ride (Seasonal)

American Heritage Companies; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catered meals for 5-show days

Comp tickets for friends and family

End of season bonus

Job summary

Rail Events Productions, an American Heritage Railways subsidiary, seeks a Wardrobe Supervisor for THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride in New Orleans. You will manage costume logistics, fittings, repairs, and backstage prep across rehearsals, performances, and load-out, ensuring designs stay true to the vision.

Work with Costume Designer and management in a fast-paced liveイベント environment aboard a moving train, coordinating with crew while maintaining safety and quality standards for all costumes.

Qualifications

• Experience as a wardrobe supervisor and/or seamstress/tailor.
• Sewing (hand stitching and machine) and general clothing repair and maintenance.
• Have good DIY, craft, and repair skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with production staff in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to teamwork and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Receive, organize, inventory, and prepare all costumes during load-in.
• Install and prep backstage spaces with the production team.
• Maintain and repair costumes, and perform fittings for performers.
• Oversee costume pre-setting and usage for each performance.
• Inventory and pack costumes during load-out; assist with props as needed.
• Ensure artistic integrity of costume designs throughout the event.
• Adapt to last-minute changes during technical rehearsals and load out.

Skills

Wardrobe supervision

Sewing & repairs

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Rail Events Productions, an American Heritage Railways subsidiary, seeks a Wardrobe Supervisor for THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride in New Orleans. You will manage costume logistics, fittings, repairs, and backstage prep across rehearsals, performances, and load-out, ensuring designs stay true to the vision.

Work with Costume Designer and management in a fast-paced liveイベント environment aboard a moving train, coordinating with crew while maintaining safety and quality standards for all costumes.