Walt Disney World – Sewing Spotlight Social Event
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 1364057BR Location Orlando, Florida, United States / Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Jul. 14, 2026Job Summary:
Bring your portfolio, project samples, or photos of your work to showcase your skills, exchange ideas with fellow artisans, and gain insights from industry Leaders. Through garment displays and informal conversations, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the craftsmanship that brings Disney stories to life, and how your skills may align with potential Full-Time or Part-Time opportunities.
Candidates will have access to on-site application support, however, we highly recommend that interested and qualified applicants submit their application and resume in advance of the event for consideration by our recruitment teams.
Specialty Costuming Opportunities may include:
- Construction Sewing Specialist
- Costume CAM Specialist (Pattern Maker)
- Garment Cutter
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET
Location: Walt Disney World Casting Center
Parking: 3rd Level of the Grapefruit Parking Garage
1479 E. Buena Vista Dr
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Please park on the third floor and then use the walking bridge to the Casting Center
Basic Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this role
- 3+ years of experience in industrial sewing, pattern making, fabric cutting, and garment construction
- Experience using industrial sewing machines in a professional setting
- Comfortable working in an area where you may be exposed to performers in multiple stages of dress and undress
- Experience with garment production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations
- Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
- Physical role requiring heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, kneeling, and prolonged standing
- Repetitive grasping, clutching, and grabbing with hands
- Work at various heights and varying temperatures in a high-lint area
- All candidates must successfully pass a multi-hour skill-based assessment for the applicable role
Additional Information:
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KEYWORD: WDWCasting, Costuming WDW: Walt Disney World Casting Hourly Jobs
The starting pay rate for this role in Florida is $19.25 per hour.
Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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 Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. 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.
