Costume Operations

The Costume Specialist supports the daily costume operations for shows, meet & greets, and parades by ensuring continuity, cleanliness, and readiness of wardrobe items. Responsibilities include laundering, ironing, costume issuance, and providing dresser services such as quick changes and presets. The role also involves minor costume and prop repairs, as well as communicating maintenance needs to uphold production quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand continuity in costumes and props across shows, meet & greet sessions and parades.
• Monitor costumes and maintain or request for maintenance as appropriate (includes hand washing, dry cleaning etc).
• Handle day to day washing, drying and steam ironing of costume pieces and inner wear.
• Responsible in costume issuance and checks with cast.
• Render costume dresser services to support RWS Entertainment productions. Services include quick change, preset and standard wardrobe track duties.
• Provide team members with accurate information to facilitate informed maintenance or service decisions.
• Ability to rectify and repair costume, props and accessories directed, to maintain the production quality of shows.

Key Requirements:

• GCE N/O/A Levels, ITE Certificate or Diploma in related disciplines.
• Without Diploma in related disciplines: at least 2 years of related working experience in theatrical, film, television industry.
• 1-2 years of experience in the theatre operations or service industry.
• Good guest service and communication skills.
• Team player with good interpersonal and people skills.
• Good knowledge of costume etiquette including backstage and fitting protocols.
• Basic knowledge of laundry and the ability to execute and use commercial machines.
• Knowledge in hand sewing, fabric handling and maintenance.
• Class 3 driver's license (We require the incumbent to transport costumes to various locations within the park when necessary).
• Good physical stamina and resilience, and able to assist with lifting of mascots and costume parts of up to 10kg.
• Able to perform shift work, and willing to work during evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Able to stand for long hours and work in an environment where there can be hot, humid and wet weather.