Busch Gardens Job Application – Costume Specialist

Job Description:

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that’s just what it’s like to work here! As a key member of our team, you’ll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you’re dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is place for you!

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with pre-setting costumes for special events/functions
• Responsible for maintaining costuming integrity of assigned shows and productions. Maintain cleanliness, safety, and quality standards through all assigned tasks.
• As needed, assist performers with dressing needs including dressing performers, and insuring costumes are properly pre-set and post–set during shows and events.
• Maintain frequent open communication of costume character costuming needs and updates with Stage Managers, Dresser Team, Costuming
• Staff, and Management to ensure all costume characters are in working order and in top quality condition and appearance; including but not
• limited to costume characters and festival specific costumes.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and organization of costuming areas, and stocking adequate inventory and costuming repair materials.
• Responsible for the install and strike of assigned festivals and shows
• Responsible for the coordination and instruction of cleaning, care, and maintenance of costumes. This includes making needed repairs to
• costumes, costume characters, costume overlays, wigs, headpieces, footwear, and the laundering and storage of costumes.
• Construct new costumes

Job Requirements:

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends/holidays
• Working knowledge of basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Office and Excel
• At least 18 years old
• Have a High School Diploma or the equivalent
• Minimum 2 years experience with costume construction, repair or maintenance of costumes and/or wardrobe items

Qualification & Experience:

• Be team-oriented with a kid-siderate attitude
• Excellent hand and industrial machine sewing skills
• Have excellent organizational skills; experience with project management a plus
• Ability to trouble shoot mechanical problems
• Experience with or be willing to learn airbrush techniques and designs
• Experience with or be willing to learn wig care and maintenance
• Ability to follow specific instructions, and teach others to assist based on needs of item
• Theme park experience a plus
• Construction and/or costume design abilities preferred
• Sewing skills needed to perform costume alterations, costume construction, replace zippers and snaps
• Able to handle multiple tasks under high pressure

Job Details:

Company: Busch Garden

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Tampa, FL, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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