Proprietor- Costuming Operations
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10107811 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Dec. 04, 2024Job Summary:
About the Role & Team
"We make magic.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the “never-before-seen!"
You will lead many aspects of a sophisticated Costuming business, which could include any combination of the following: Cosmetology, Harmony Barbershop, Audio Animatronics, Alterations Workrooms, Entertainment, Character, or Operational Costuming. You will set the example and provide clarity and guidance for all operational priorities, which we include as The Five Keys Basics and Operational Excellence. If selected, you will report to the Director of Walt Disney World Costuming Operations.
You will report to the Director Costuming Operations
This a Full-Time Role
What You Will Do
Prioritize safety, ensuring a work environment where no one gets hurt.
Lead a diversified team of leaders, unionized and non-union hourly Cast Members
Create an inclusive, respectful environment for everyone and hold others responsible for a positive model of behavior
Handle all financial and operating logistics, including budgets, timelines, facility improvements, scheduling, labor management, rehearsals, training, and safety protocols
Focus on departmental priorities, including safety, show quality, innovation, Cast development, and delivering a magical experience to our Guests
Handle high-pressure situations and respond to show downtimes, contingencies, Cast or costume challenges, and emergencies, while keeping safety top of mind
Proven understanding and application of Walt Disney World® collective bargaining agreements, including Actors Equity Association (AEA), American Federation of Musicians (AFM), and Service Trades Union contracts including International Association of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) side letter
Develop partnerships, including those with Entertainment Production, Costume Design and Development, Costume Production, Talent Casting, Engineering Services, Textile Services, and Labor Relations
Verify that yearly inspections, audits, and certifications of equipment and facilities are scheduled and completed to improve operational availability
Required Qualifications & Skills
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a leadership role
Experience managing change, balancing priorities, and handling confidential information
Understanding of daily Walt Disney World Costuming, Cosmetology, and Costuming Workroom operations or experience with like operations externally
Flexibility to work a variable schedule that includes overnights, weekends, and holidays
Education
Degree or related work experience in costuming, garment construction, technical theatre, hair and makeup, or other subject areas within the garment or entertainment industries
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About Walt Disney World Resort:
Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Walt Disney Entertainment, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.
Walt Disney Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
