Costumer (Casual Temporary)

About the role

The Costumer transforms costume concepts into stage‑ready garments for Disney Live Entertainment productions. Working in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment, you will support both new builds and replacements while ensuring quality, safety, and functionality.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with Entertainment and Costuming Operations to maintain costume quality and design.
• Produce estimates, lead timelines, and manage budgets for costume projects.
• Collaborate with Designers to select fabrics, trims, and accessories, considering climate, safety, and functionality.
• Coordinate fittings with Entertainment and Workroom personnel.
• Document costumes and production processes in various formats for historical and analytical purposes.
• Source new vendors, attend trade shows, and stay current on costume production innovations.
• Guide and mentor hourly union cast, providing coaching and development support.
• Monitor show quality through cast feedback, give cleaning and line‑set up instructions, and conduct periodic assessments.
• Interface daily with Show Producers, Directors, Designers, and Operations Leaders.

Required profile

• Minimum 1 year experience in live entertainment, theatre, film, fashion, or a related field.
• At least 1 year experience with garment construction and textiles.
• Experience managing project/production lifecycles and budgets.
• Proven ability to document costume specifications and purchase apparel‑related items.
• Strong planning, problem‑solving, conflict‑resolution, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including holidays and extended shifts.
• Comfort working with all types of fabrics, fibers, and synthetic furs.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Required skills

• Experience with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software.