What are the responsibilities and job description for the Costume Wardrobe Tech position at Six Flags?
Overview
From live bands to night time spectaculars, Carowinds is the premier entertainment destination in the Southeast. During the summer, we entertain guests with live bands, hugs from their favorite characters, and fun-filled festivals and events. In the fall, we put the “wee” in Halloween during Tricks and Treats for younger guests and scare the yell out of guests during our nighttime event, SCarowinds. And since 2017, families from across the Carolinas have made new memories during Winterfest with our merriment across the park.
POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO ARE 18 OR OLDER. Apply now if you're looking for a rewarding job that's also FUN! Our jobs can lead to a successful future by developing resume-building skills as well as gaining knowledge through training and work experience.
Some of our amazing perks and benefits:
- FREE admission to Carowinds and other Six Flags parks!
- FREE tickets for friends and family!
- 10% discounts on food and 20% discounts on merchandise!
- Work with people from here, near, and from all over the world!
- Exclusive team member-only events!
Responsibilities
- Assist performers during shows and events with costume fittings, costume changes, alterations, and maintaining costume appearance and condition/quality
- Learning, cleaning, & complying with safe and appropriate use of all chemicals, products, & equipment (such as washing machines, sewing machines, etc.)
- Working with leadership to maintain quality costumes including repairs, fit, and cleaning/laundering costumes and under garments
- Proactively setting up workspace and dressing rooms for efficient daily operations as well as labelling, ironing, steaming, and checking for all costume pieces in venue prior to talent arrival
- Assists performers with costume changes and hanging costumes on hangers after each change
- Maintains performer costume piece lists including knowledge of laundry schedules and dress rehearsal needs
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- You!
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn new techniques and laundering methods
- Preferred experience with theatrical costume production and fabrication
- Creativity and passion for creating costume looks within appropriate storylines
- People who love helping others and will support the needs of our guests and talent
- Good judgement and a commitment to safety
- Ability to work and interact with people from diverse backgrounds
- Individuals who can quickly shift their creative gears based on operational needs
- Availability must include some weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet business needs