What youll bring to the team
Location: Chessington World of Adventures Resort Leatherhead Road Chessington Surrey KT9 2NE
Here at Chessington World of Adventures we are recruiting for a Costume Supervisor to join our Entertainments team!
Immerse yourself in a whole world of Entertainment! We are looking for a candidate who can lead our Costume department throughout the seasons, successfully supporting the live entertainment attractions and events.
Working closely with the Entertainments and Events Creative Manager you will be designing and creating costumes for our events. This is a varied role from sourcing fabric and costumes, creating quick change and dressing plans to negotiating with suppliers, to ensure deadlines and budget requirements are met.
You will confidently manage a team of Costume Assistants supporting and motivating them to deliver exciting and memorable experiences to our guests.
This role is a Permanent position and will require you to work weekends and bank holidays when required.
The role will involve a variety of different jobs depending on the needs of the day.
Including the following;
Supervising a team of costume assistants.
Working closely with the Entertainments and Events creative and operational managers.
Designing and creating costumes for all events.
Sourcing fabric and costumes for shows and events.
Creating quick change, dressing and making plans for costumes
Creating Rotas.
Negotiating with suppliers for fabrics.
Ordering stock.
General administration and stock taking.
Laundry and basic cleaning
Maintenance / repair costumes and skin costume characters.
Support, motivate and confidently lead a team.
Working to budgets and deadlines.
Please be aware that onsite Interviews will be scheduled for week commencing 25th November 2024.
Qualifications & Experience
Highly organised and methodical
Passionate, creative, and quick thinking, with a keen eye for detail
People management skills
Strong sewing skills (pattern cutting and able to use a sewing machine)
Experience with costume design
Excellent communication combined with a positive and friendly nature
Minimum of 2 years experience within the costume industry
Benefits
A competitive hourly rate
28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Enjoy the Ride Merlin Annual Passes - 6 in total per year, 1 for you, plus 5 to gift to loved ones!
Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a years service
Company bonus
Private pension scheme
40% discount online off LEGO
25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Plus, many more
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