Costuming Technician

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

\xc3\xa2\xe2\x82\xac\xc2\xa2 Fabricates and repairs costumes, character/mascot and craft pieces \xc3\xa2\xe2\x82\xac\xc2\xa2 Alters existing costumes with high attention to detail and skilled craftsmanship to ensure show/costume quality \xc3\xa2\xe2\x82\xac\xc2\xa2 Works with costuming team on costuming daily operations of the, including, but not limited to checking in staff, handing out daily assignments, answering radio calls from green rooms and other duties as assigned by management \xc3\xa2\xe2\x82\xac\xc2\xa2 Participates in off-site or on-site public relations events involving costumes and performers \xc3\xa2\xe2\x82\xac\xc2\xa2 Helps crew with daily laundry, including washing, hanging, ironing and steaming costume pieces as needed \xc3\xa2\xe2\x82\xac\xc2\xa2 Organizes weekly dry cleaning pick up and drop off and records items that have been taken and returned by the dry cleaner \xc3\xa2\xe2\x82\xac\xc2\xa2 Helps Costuming Assistant Manager in maintaining accurate and up to date costume inventory \xc3\xa2\xe2\x82\xac\xc2\xa2 Keeps track of supplies and places orders for replacement in a timely manner \xc3\xa2\xe2\x82\xac\xc2\xa2 Assists in a team leader capacity with other functions within entertainment when required \xc3\xa2\xe2\x82\xac\xc2\xa2 Attends department meetings as requested \xc3\xa2\xe2\x82\xac\xc2\xa2 Interfaces with all colleagues and outside vendors in a professional and courteous manner \xc3\xa2\xe2\x82\xac\xc2\xa2 Assists with administrative tasks when needed \xc3\xa2\xe2\x82\xac\xc2\xa2 Has the ability to carry and move relatively heavy items \xc3\xa2\xe2\x82\xac\xc2\xa2 Shares information and best practices with other colleagues \xc3\xa2\xe2\x82\xac\xc2\xa2 Develops and helps maintain up to date documentation \xc3\xa2\xe2\x82\xac\xc2\xa2 Maintains communication throughout the Costuming Department \xc3\xa2\xe2\x82\xac\xc2\xa2 Performs other duties as requested by senior management Essential :
  • Higher secondary or equivalent education
  • Minimum of 2 years of artistic craft experience
  • Painting, drawing, sculpting, airbrushing
  • Working with sewing machine and hand sewing
  • Experience working with glues and solvents
  • Proficiency in English
  • Past experience working with performers
  • Computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Attention to detail and highly organized
Desirable :
  • Associate degree or higher in theatre or fine arts
  • 5 years sewing and/or fine arts background
  • 3 years of experience within theme park, theatrical productions or cruise ships
  • Costume repair and manufacturing background
  • Advanced level computer proficiency
  • Specialization in costume technology
  • Industrial and domestic sewing machines proficiency
  • Experienced working with character/mascot costume pieces
  • Theme park experience
  • People management skills

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1557542
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned