Wardrobe Technician - $15/HR

Canada's Wonderland; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Canada's Wonderland is seeking a Show Wardrobe Assistant to support costume operations for characters, events and productions.

You will perform sewing, cleaning, minor repairs, and help with daily wardrobe tasks in a fast-paced park environment, requiring reliability, basic sewing skills, and the ability to work outdoors.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• Must be able to work during the afternoon/evening until 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 with the ability to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude.
• Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Clean and dry worn costume pieces and return them to proper places after the night.
• 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 Show Wardrobe areas.
• Navigate in, on, or around scenic elements associated with production in potentially dark spaces.
• Adhere to park policies and procedures as outlined in manuals.
• Immediately report any unsafe acts to the Show Wardrobe Supervisor.
• Operate sewing equipment.
• Construct special costumes as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Train new personnel as needed.

Skills

Basic sewing

Costuming

Laundry skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Outdoor work

Professionalism

Tools

Sewing equipment

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Will clean and dry worn costume pieces and put them in their proper place at the end of the night.
• 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