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Costuming Manager

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Job Description

The Costuming Manager plays a critical role in maintaining artistic integrity, operational excellence, and brand standards under the guidance of multiple IPs by leading a multidisciplinary team of costuming professionals while collaborating closely with broader Entertainment, Events & Production, Operations, Creative, and Ent Tech teams. The position serves as an operational leader with a creative touch, actively contributing to the achievement of artistic goals while ensuring efficient processes, exceptional guest experiences, and a positive team culture.

ROLE SCOPE

Leadership & Team Management

  • Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and professional development to the Costuming team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, creativity, and continuous improvement.
  • Build and maintain a highly engaged workforce by promoting open communication, knowledge sharing, and best practices across all costuming disciplines.
  • Establish performance expectations, conduct evaluations, identify training needs, KPI’s for the team and support succession planning initiatives.
  • Lead by example, maintaining a professional and positive attitude while cultivating an inclusive, respectful, and safe workplace environment.

Costume Operation & Execution

  • Oversee the daily operation of costume issuance, maintenance, laundry, storage, inventory management, and performer support functions.
  • Ensure all costumes are prepared, fitted, maintained, repaired, and presented to the highest quality standards, supporting the operational readiness of all entertainment offerings.
  • Manage costume logistics for daily operations, rehearsals, special events, media appearances, seasonal activations, and new productions.
  • Monitor costume utilization and lifecycle management to maximize asset longevity and operational efficiency

Creative Collaboration

  • Partner with Entertainment Creative/Live Experiences, Events & Production, Stage Management teams to support the development and implementation of new shows, attractions, parades, character experiences, and special events under the guidance of the Senior Director of Costuming.
  • Participate in costume build up fittings, alterations, sourcing, and production processes to ensure alignment with a balance of creative intent and operational requirements.
  • Provide costuming expertise throughout project planning, installation, rehearsal, and operational launch phases.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful execution of entertainment initiatives while preserving creative vision and brand integrity.

Quality Assurance & Standards

  • Ensure consistent application of costuming standards, appearance guidelines, and presentation requirements across all entertainment products and venues.
  • Conduct regular audits and inspections to maintain the highest standards of costume quality, cleanliness, functionality, safety, and visual presentation.
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve operational procedures, standard operating practices, and quality control measures.
  • Safeguard production values and artistic consistency across all parks, venues, and entertainment offerings.

Financial & Resource Management

  • Prepare and manage operational and project budgets related to costuming activities as requested.
  • Monitor expenditures, inventory levels, procurement activities, and resource allocation to ensure financial accountability and operational effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and manufacturers to source materials, costumes, and related services while maintaining quality and cost-efficiency.
  • Identify opportunities for asset optimization, cost savings, and process improvements without compromising quality standards.

Health & Safety and Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with all organizational policies, operational procedures, health and safety regulations, and costume-related risk management requirements.
  • Promote safe work practices within workshops, wardrobe facilities, laundry operations, and backstage environments.
  • Maintain accurate documentation related to inventory, maintenance schedules, inspections, incident reporting, and operational records.
  • Support emergency response procedures and operational contingencies as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • Higher secondary or equivalent education
  • Minimum of 4 years in Theme Park or entertainment industry and large-scale productions including events
  • Leadership & organizational skills
  • Understanding of costume builds and operations management
  • Communication skills including proficiency in English
  • Computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Ability to hand sew and operate home sewing machines
  • Previous experience working with performers
  • Understanding of costume technology, wig care and theatrical makeup

Desirable

  • Bachelor’s degree in theatre arts with emphasis on costuming
  • 7 years of experience in the entertainment industry and theme park within Costuming Department; 3 years of experience leading a team in a theme park/theatre/cruise ship environment
  • Stage management knowledge
  • Costume design and sketching skills
  • Ability to lead procurement and contracting for costumes
  • Theme Park experience
  • Experience with development and operations of IP related costumes

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