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Wardrobe Technician - $15/HR

Six Flags

Gurnee, ILJob$15/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$15/hr
Location
Gurnee, IL
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

Six Flags is hiring a Wardrobe Technician - $15/HR. The Wardrobe Technician is responsible for building, maintaining, and repairing costumes and wardrobe items for characters, events, and productions. This role involves cleaning and drying worn costume pieces, performing minor repairs, assisting with show wardrobe operations, and maintaining a clean and safe atmosphere in all wardrobe areas. The technician will also operate industrial and domestic sewing equipment and construct special costumes as assigned.

Key focus areas include Clean and dry worn costume pieces and put them in their proper place at the end of the night, Fix minor repairs on costumes as needed, and Assist with smooth operation of Show Wardrobe including handing out costumes and helping with minor sewing.

Successful candidates bring Must Be 18+, Able To Work Afternoon/Evening Till 90 Minutes After Park Close, and Willing To Work Outdoors In Various Weather Conditions. Important skills include Basic Sewing, Costuming, Laundry Skills, Professionalism, Self-Motivated, and Multi-Tasking.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Basic SewingCostumingLaundry SkillsProfessionalismSelf-MotivatedMulti-TaskingEnthusiastic AttitudeTeamwork Skills

Qualifications

Must Be 18+Able to Work Afternoon/Evening Till 90 Minutes After Park CloseWilling to Work Outdoors in Various Weather ConditionsLegally Eligible for Employment in the United States

Full job description

Overview:

To build, maintain, and repair costumes and wardrobe items for characters, events and productions.

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Will clean and dry worn costume pieces and put them in their proper place at the end of the night.

  • Fix minor repairs on costumes as needed.

  • Assist with smooth operation of Show Wardrobe including handing out costumes and helping with minor sewing.

  • Maintain clean and safe atmosphere in all areas of Show Wardrobe. This may include but not limited to sweeping, mopping, cleaning up trash, cleaning restrooms, and cleaning the storage/shop area.

  • Navigate in, on, or around scenic elements associated with specific production in potentially dark and restrictive spaces.

  • Adhere to and enforce all park policies and procedures as outlined in the Seasonal Handbook and the Department Standard Operating Procedure Manual.

  • Immediately report any unsafe acts to the Show Wardrobe Supervisor.

  • Operate Industrial and domestic sewing equipment.

  • Construct special costumes as assigned by the Supervisor.

  • Train new personnel as needed.

Qualifications:

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Minimum Age: 18

  • Must be able to work during the afternoon/evening till 90 minutes after park close.

  • Basic sewing, costuming and laundry skills required

  • Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions

  • Must be professional, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude

  • Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is an equal opportunity employer. A work permit may be required for associates under the age of 18. Applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States and in accordance with state laws. Cedar Fair also conducts background checks on all applicants 18 years of age and older.

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