Costuming Manager

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.

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