The Workroom Manager is responsible for a diverse and dedicated Cast of highly skilled artisans. This role will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of both people and processes with an eye toward quality, collaboration, and development.

Responsibilities/You Will

• Facilitate the manufacturing and maintenance of Character costumes.

• Handle confidential information pertaining to employees and intellectual property.

• Partner with multiple collaborators to maintain product quality and designs.

• Partner with Costumers, Buyers, Designers, & vendors.

• Give input on estimates for manufacturing costumes.

• Forecast and order needed supplies, tools, and notions.

• Responsible to ensure that cast issues are addressed in a timely manner.

• Ensure that manufacturing is on time, on budget, and of the utmost quality.

Basic Qualifications/You Will Have

• Experience in garment construction, alterations, and patterning techniques

• 1+ years' experience in leadership

• 3+ years’ experience in the theater, film, apparel, or manufacturing industry

• Experience leading garment/costume fittings

• Experience with performers in various stages of dress/undress

• Ability to work around all types of fibers and furs

• Experience with sewing terms, fabric types, and garment notions

• Experience being responsible for workflow and project budgets

• Experience communicating with a variety of partners (written and verbal)

• Experience working in a team environment where collaboration is key

• Experience in planning, problem-solving, conflict resolution, influencing, and negotiating

• Experience with the continuous improvement process

• Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the SAP Workplace system

• Experience working with a unionized cast

• Fluent or conversational proficiency in Vietnamese or Spanish

Required Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education

• Advanced degree in a Costuming, Textiles, or Apparel-related field

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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