Job Description
Benefits: - 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Costuming Specialist
Job Summary:
The Costuming Specialist supports the design, production, and maintenance of character costumes, cosmetic overlays, animatronic “skins,” and other soft goods used in our productions. A Costuming Specialist should possess a high level of practical experience with patterning, stitching, and assembly as well as training and quality control. A Costuming Specialist will be expected to operate independently as well as supervise team members while helping to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient costume shop environment.
Essential Duties:
- Lead the patterning, draping, and fabrication of costumes, character suits, and soft goods for animatronics and puppets.
- Support the preparation and organization of materials, supplies, and tools needed for projects.
- Perform intermediate to advanced stitching, finishing, and costume construction tasks without immediate supervision.
- Help maintain project timelines by following assigned schedules and communicating progress or delays.
- Ensure quality and consistency in all work performed, following company and department standards.
- Participate in fitting, alteration, and repair of costumes as needed.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized work area.
- Assist with inventory management and restocking of costume shop supplies.
- Follow all safety procedures and use protective equipment as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Advanced knowledge of fabrics, materials, and sewing notions used in costume construction.
- High level of experience with sewing equipment, including industrial and domestic sewing machines, steam irons, and cutting tools.
- Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship.
- Ability to follow instructions and work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to create work instructions and produce patterns and documentation.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Willingness to learn new techniques and processes.
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite experience preferred).
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs. as needed.
- Experience with dying of natural and synthetic fabrics and materials.
Physical Demands:
- Moderate lifting or carrying (15-30 lbs.).
- Intermittent standing, sitting, and stooping.
- Frequent use of hands and arms for reaching, cutting, sewing, and assembly.
- Occasional work on ladders or lifts (training provided).
- Must have good vision and color perception for detailed fabric work.
Work Environment:
- Workshop setting with exposure to fabrics, dyes, and machinery.
- May involve working around dust, adhesives, and cleaning chemicals (safety training provided).
- Requires adherence to safety and PPE standards.
About Animax Designs Founded in 1989, Animax Designs creates three-dimensional characters for themed entertainment, location-based attractions, film, and television. We combine artistic integrity and cutting-edge technology to produce intelligent animatronics, interactive characters, animated costumes, and puppets for clients around the world.
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