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About the Role & Team:

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over. This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust.

The Costume Designer brings iconic Disney stories to life by developing imaginative, one-of-a-kind Operational and Entertainment costumes for Disney Live Entertainment supporting Disney Cruise Line. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and project stakeholders, this role translates creative concepts into practical, high-quality costume solutions that align with creative direction, project objectives, business requirements, scope, schedules, budgets, and applicable standards. The ideal candidate combines a strong creative vision with technical expertise, project coordination skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, project-driven environment.

You will report to the Senior Manager - Costume Production & Sustainment.

This is a Casual Temporary (CT) or Seasonal role with no guarantee of weekly working hours, as hours will fluctuate based on business needs.

Please be prepared to provide a portfolio of your work during the interview process.

What You Will Do:

• Design skills including full color digital renderings and costume research that will enhance Entertainment & Operational design projects Oversee fabrics and trims selections for all garments and have the capacity to create custom designed textiles 
• Provide pattern instruction to the completion of a project with pattern change and costume prototype oversight
• Conceptualize and design performance solutions for various 2D and 3D creatures into theatrical presentations
• Facilitate design presentations to key stakeholders
• Attend all rehearsals and development sessions that support design decision making
• Partner with clients & associated studios to counterbalance costume functionality and design Interface with WDI (Walt Disney Imagineering) and Walt Disney Entertainment on costume design and development
• Oversee Park and Resort wide costume design integrity and quality
• Provide and maintain effective communication with internal and all artistic production and operating partners
• Stay current with Disney brand entertainment offerings world-wide

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum 3 years of design experience in live show production, Theatre, Film or Fashion Design Minimum
• Minimum 3 years of experience in large scale production
• Demonstrable digital portfolio of completed illustrations and realized design work
• Outstanding digital drawing skills with attention to detail
• Technical skills to utilize Adobe Creative Suite with a focus on Photoshop and Illustrator
• Deep knowledge of textiles
• Strong knowledge of Human Anatomy Strong aesthetic & conceptual skills
• Ability to collaborate, handle multiple projects simultaneously & meet deadlines
• Effective interpersonal relationship skills
• Strong presentation skills and public speaking
• Willingness and ability to travel between multiple work locations as needed
• Comfortable working around various fabrics, fibers, and synthetic materials
• Schedule availability to work flexible hours including weekends, nights, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Theme Park or related position
• Minimum 3 years of experience in pattern and garment construction
• Strong knowledge of Fashion History & current fashion trends/developments
• Understanding of new & evolving fabric technologies
• Ability to provide direction to technical design team, documentation team & partners
• Experience handling garments, costumes, or clothing in a professional setting

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Costume Design, or a related field required

Additional Information:

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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PAY TRANSPARENCY

The hiring range for this position in Florida is $49,800.00 to $66,720.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

This position is with Disney Imagineering Live, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Live Entertainment.

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