Associate Costume Development Manager (Project Hire/Internal Assignment)
Core
Lead costume design and development projects from initial planning to final delivery and installation for Disney Live Entertainment productions.
Role type
Associate Costume Development Manager
Builds
Costume designs and garments for live entertainment shows
Domain
Entertainment / Fashion / Textile Engineering
Required skills
Project planning, financial coordination, textile selection, garment construction knowledge, presentation skills, quality assurance, documentation management, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Purchasing software, garment inventory tracking, PLM software, product buying, theatre/costume/fashion industry experience
Technologies
PLM software, garment inventory tracking systems
Responsibilities
Lead project planning including scope, creative content, timeline, and financials; Coordinate project execution including buyer oversight and task prioritization; Balance cost, quality, and timeliness; Collaborate on material selection and construction methods; Conduct functional reviews of prototype costumes; Prepare documentation for PLM and promotional materials; Resolve quality and functionality issues; Present designs to partners
Seniority
Associate, hands-on IC