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Associate Costume Designer; Disney Live Entertainment (Temporary Assignment/Project Hire). Disney Live Entertainment Costuming is seeking candidates for an Associate Costume Designer role.. The team crafts costume designs for theme parks, resorts & Disney Cruise Line. Design skills to include full color renderings and costume research in any media that will enhance the projects.. 1+ years sketch artist experience in live show production, Theatre, Film or Fashion Design. Advanced degree in Costume Design or Technology, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising or related field is preferred

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Job Posting Title: Associate Costume Designer; Disney Live Entertainment (Temporary Assignment/Project Hire) Req ID: 10084104 Job Description: About the Role & Team Through innovative storytelling and collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment crafts, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences! From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over. This diverse team - representing a wide variety of fields and talents from technical directors, writers and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers - brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle... and a dash of pixie dust! Disney Live Entertainment Costuming is seeking candidates for an Associate Costume Designer role. This role creates costume designs based on creative provided by Art and Show Directors for entertainment offerings and operational locations. We pay close attention to diverse points of view as well as understanding the functional aspects of the end-user of the product. The team crafts costume designs for theme parks, resorts & Disney Cruise Line. Design skills to include full color renderings and costume research in any media that will enhance the projects. This role will report to the Manager of Costume Design & Implementation. The role is temporary with no guarantee of permanent placement. What You Will Do <ul><li>Accountable for fabric and trim selections for all garments and have the capacity to on advise custom crafted textiles.</li><li>Provide pattern instruction thru the completion of a project with pattern change and costume prototype oversight, including supervision of costume fittings.</li><li>Attend assigned entertainment rehearsals and operational design implementations.</li><li>Work with Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Live Entertainment on costume design and development.</li><li>Provide and maintain effective communication with internal and all artistic production and operating partners.</li><li>Stay current with Disney brand entertainment offerings world-wide.</li></ul> Required Qualifications & Skills <ul><li>1+ years sketch artist experience in live show production, Theatre, Film or Fashion Design</li><li>Experience prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously</li><li>Experience with textile development</li><li>Experience in costume construction</li><li>Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, including meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction</li><li>Experience delivering and receiving direct written and oral feedback in a thoughtful way</li><li>Experience communicating (written & verbal) with all levels of partners</li><li>Experience researching various periods and staying abreast of trends</li><li>Valid drivers' license</li><li>Ability to work with various synthetic fibers and furs</li><li>Flexible hours including weekends, nights, and holidays are required</li><li>Able to travel both domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Experience using Photoshop, Illustrator or other equivalent software</li><li>Experience using a tablet to produce renderings</li><li>Experience in the field of Costuming or Fashion</li><li>Experience providing design direction to various partners</li><li>Experience presenting costume designs to non-design audiences at various levels</li><li>Valid Passport</li></ul> Education <ul><li>High school degree or equivalent is required</li><li>Advanced degree in Costume Design or Technology, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising or related field is preferred</li></ul> #DLEJobs #DXMedia #LI-AU4 Job Posting Segment: Disney Live Entertainment Job Posting Primary Business: Costuming, Talent Casting, & Business Integration (WDI) Primary Job Posting Category: Costuming-Costume Design Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2024-04-12

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