COTALAND Entertainment Costume Supervisor
On-siteDel Valle, California, United States
Job Summary
Oversee daily costume shop, laundry, and storage operations while supervising lead stitchers, technicians, and seasonal staff. Coordinate work assignments, prepare staff schedules, and manage inventory of fabrics, trims, and equipment. Perform advanced alterations, fittings, repairs, and operate industrial sewing and laundry machinery. Coordinate performer fittings, provide show coverage for rehearsals and live events, and respond to time-sensitive wardrobe requests. Maintain repair logs, fitting records, and departmental documentation while coaching staff on standards and safety. Collaborate with Entertainment, Production, and Technical Services to support guest experiences across stage productions, concerts, and seasonal events.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in costume production, wardrobe supervision, themed entertainment, theatre, cruise ships, or live entertainment
- Advanced garment construction, tailoring, fittings, alterations, and costume repair skills
- Experience operating industrial sewing and laundry equipment
- Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and time-management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, scheduling software, and inventory systems
- Flexible availability including weekends, evenings, holidays, and seasonal peak periods
- Ability to stand, sit, use of hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms
- Ability to lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to squat, bend, twist, push/pull
- Ability to stand/walk for long periods
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision
- Work in extreme environments outdoors throughout the year
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud during events, or technical
Desired Qualifications
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
- Theme Park, cruise ship, or theatrical production experience
- Experience with mascot and character costumes
- Knowledge of costume inventory systems
- Experience supervising and developing costume teams
- Familiarity with entertainment safety standards and backstage operations
- Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for basic layout, signage, or scenic reference needs
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