Sr, Costume Specialist

Sesame Place

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
On-site
Costume and prop integrity
Cleanliness and safety standards
Construct new costumes and props
Responsible for maintaining costuming and props integrity of assigned shows and productions, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and quality standards

Job Summary

  • Responsible for maintaining costuming and props integrity of assigned shows and productions, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and quality standards.
  • Construct new costumes and props, and coordinate their cleaning, care, and maintenance, including repairs and laundering.
  • Assist performers with dressing needs, pre-setting and post-setting costumes and props for shows and events, and maintain open communication with all relevant staff.

Matching Summary

Responsible for maintaining costuming and props integrity of assigned shows and productions, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and quality standards.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Costume and prop integrity
  • Cleanliness and safety standards
  • Construct new costumes and props
  • Coordination of cleaning and maintenance
  • Install and strike of shows
  • Inventory management and stocking
  • Assist performers with dressing needs
  • Open communication with team
  • Write daily reports and update documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Kid-siderate attitude
  • Project management experience
  • Trouble shoot mechanical problems
  • Airbrush techniques and designs
  • Makeup, wig care and maintenance
  • Craft and prop skills
  • Theme park experience

Key Requirements

  • At least 18 years old
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 4 years experience
  • Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends/holidays
  • Working knowledge of basic computer programs
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Able to handle multiple tasks under high pressure
  • Team-oriented
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent hand and industrial machine sewing skills
  • Construction and/or costume design abilities preferred
  • Ability to follow specific instructions
  • Able to lift, push, and pull a maximum of 50 lbs.
  • Able to stand, sit, lie down, squat, and bend repeatedly
  • Able to climb two flights of stairs multiple times a day

Work Rights

Not specified

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