Universal Orlando Resort · 10 hours ago
Dresser I, Costume - Universal Epic Universe
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expUniversal Orlando Resort is a leading entertainment destination, and they are seeking a Dresser I for their costume department. The role involves dressing performers, maintaining costume safety and quality, and assisting with costume preparations for shows and events.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Dress performers as required by show/project/event. Assist during show with costume troubleshooting and costume changes. Maintain preparation routines between shows. Maintain costumes daily by doing general repairs and monitoring quality contacting others when more detailed or advanced repairs are necessary. Anticipate show/project/event costume needs and initiate timely solutions (i.e. notifying supervision). Make sure all straps, clasps, buttons are secure and good working order. Ensure performer is safely strapped/snapped into costume pieces. Making sure all costume pieces are intact with no issues for performer safety. Make sure that all audio components are connected and in good working order
Clean and maintain all costume pieces through hand washing, machine washing, spot cleaning and sending out for dry cleaning. Monitor inventory for wear and tear and ask for replacements as needed. Make sure that all safety straps and/or restraints are in good working order before/during/after washing process. Report any safety integrity issues to leadership and CT’s as soon as possible to avoid any performer injuries
Follow pre-show set up procedures, preset costumes daily by grouping all costume pieces for each performer. Issue costumes to performers. Deliver and pick-up costumes as needed to/from various locations (both on property entertainment venues and off-site storage)
Assist the costuming team in fitting new performers for shows/projects/events. Assist in documentation and note completion. Monitor dry cleaning and repair orders to include checking orders upon return from vendor and notifying management of discrepancies. Observe shows/projects/events for costume appearance notes and relay those observations to management
Assist with set up of costumes for new character or shows/projects/events by arranging for storage space within the issue area/venue, gathering costume pieces, incorporating new costumes into the current process of preset, issue and cleaning, etc
Assist with special event preparation and tear down of costumes. Assist in cleanliness and organization of the costuming work area
Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Responsible for show preparation, dressing performers, presetting costumes, maintaining daily costume procedures for the show/project/event
Ensuring the performers' safety by securing all safety mechanisms in place on all costume pieces
Ensure all audio components are connected and in working order
Dress performers as required by show/project/event
Assist during show with costume troubleshooting and costume changes
Maintain preparation routines between shows
Maintain costumes daily by doing general repairs and monitoring quality contacting others when more detailed or advanced repairs are necessary
Anticipate show/project/event costume needs and initiate timely solutions (i.e. notifying supervision)
Make sure all straps, clasps, buttons are secure and good working order
Ensure performer is safely strapped/snapped into costume pieces
Making sure all costume pieces are intact with no issues for performer safety
Make sure that all audio components are connected and in good working order
Clean and maintain all costume pieces through hand washing, machine washing, spot cleaning and sending out for dry cleaning
Monitor inventory for wear and tear and ask for replacements as needed
Make sure that all safety straps and/or restraints are in good working order before/during/after washing process
Report any safety integrity issues to leadership and CT's as soon as possible to avoid any performer injuries
Follow pre-show set up procedures, preset costumes daily by grouping all costume pieces for each performer
Issue costumes to performers
Deliver and pick-up costumes as needed to/from various locations (both on property entertainment venues and off-site storage)
Assist the costuming team in fitting new performers for shows/projects/events
Assist in documentation and note completion
Monitor dry cleaning and repair orders to include checking orders upon return from vendor and notifying management of discrepancies
Observe shows/projects/events for costume appearance notes and relay those observations to management
Assist with set up of costumes for new character or shows/projects/events by arranging for storage space within the issue area/venue, gathering costume pieces, incorporating new costumes into the current process of preset, issue and cleaning, etc
Assist with special event preparation and tear down of costumes
Assist in cleanliness and organization of the costuming work area
Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities
Performs other duties as assigned
Associate's degree or equivalent or technical school preferred
2+ years or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to perform basic costume repairs required
Prior costume dressing/ theatrical wardrobe experience preferred
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid Florida Driver's License preferred
Five days on the job training required
Preferred
Associate's degree or equivalent or technical school preferred
Prior costume dressing/ theatrical wardrobe experience preferred
Valid Florida Driver's License preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Company
Universal Orlando Resort
For years, we’ve been creating a legacy of unforgettable experiences for our Guests.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tracey Stockwell
CFO
Bobby B. Belzeski
Human Resources Business Partner
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