Costumer, Disney Cruise Line

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About Disney Cruise Line

Since launching in 1998, Disney Cruise Line has established itself as a leader in the cruise industry, providing a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and children can experience all Disney has to offer. Today, the award-winning Disney Cruise Line continues to expand its blueprint for family cruising with a fleet of six ships — the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Disney Wish, and Disney Treasure — and seven more ships on the way, including the expanded relationship with Oriental Land Company Ltd. to bring Disney cruise vacations to Japan, by 2031. The Disney Cruise Line fleet sails to destinations in The Bahamas, the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska, Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, the South Pacific, and Australia and New Zealand. The Disney Adventure, setting sail in 2025, will be the first to home port in Singapore.

About the Role

The Costumer is responsible for researching and facilitating the manufacturing of new and replacement Entertainment costumes while collaborating with some of the industry's top talent. The Costumer must be able to relay direction and concepts to various levels of cast members while ensuring costumes meet the design aesthetic and the functional requirements. This position will require both domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with ship-board costume team to maintain costume show quality and inventory.
• Produce estimates, lead timelines & budgets.
• Work with the Designer to identify fabrics, trims, and all garment accessories factoring in climate, safety, and functionality.
• Coordinate fittings with Entertainment and Workroom personnel.
• Document Costumes and Production processes in various formats for history and analysis.
• Source new vendors for materials and finished goods and attend trade shows to keep up on the cutting edge of costume production.
• Guide and mentor hourly union cast, coaching them through their show responsibilities, while resolving pay issues and shepherding their development.
• Monitor show quality through Cast feedback and periodic assessments. Give directions on how to clean costumes, set up lines, etc.
• Interface daily with Entertainment Production teams, Directors, Designers, and other partners.

Schedule Requirements:

• Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including extended hours and holidays
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally

Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience in Theatre, Film or Fashion
• 1+ years of experience working with garment construction and textiles
• Experience with project/production management lifecycle
• Experience developing and maintaining a budget
• Experience in costume documentation
• Experience in purchasing apparel-related items
• Experience in planning, problem-solving, conflict resolution, influencing, and negotiating (written and verbal communication)
• Experience working in a team environment where collaboration is key
• Ability to work around all types of fabrics, fibers, and furs 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience opening a show and/or entertainment offering
• Leadership experience
• Knowledge of costume/garment history
• Experience working in a warehouse environment
• Experience using a PLM and purchasing software
• Multilingual proficiency (Spanish/Vietnamese)

Educational Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Advanced degree in Costuming, Costume Design, Textiles, Theater, Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Design, Fine Arts is preferred

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