Area Manager-Costume Production

Disney Live Entertainment is seeking an Area Manager-Costume Production to lead salaried, hourly union, and hourly non-union cast with specialized skills in technical design and pre-production of garment manufacturing. This role will be instrumental in providing guidance and feedback that promotes development and inclusion. The Area Manager-Costume Production will be responsible for garment estimation, resource planning, and workflow for multiple teams to achieve on-time and on-budget product delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily leadership, coaching, and mentoring to a team of direct reports
• Lead Costume Teams to meet or exceed expectations of Partners/Guests
• Monitor, analyze, and take action on costume inventory, quality, labor, and expenses
• Continually seek innovative ways of doing business
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with partners
• Oversee and establish processes and Operating Guides
• Participate in annual budget planning
• Lead replenishment planning sessions and prepare cost estimates
• Partner with Operational Costuming areas for procurement and disposition of Entertainment Costumes

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience in a leadership role with direct and indirect reports
• 3+ years experience in Costuming, Theater, Garment Manufacturing, Fashion, or related field
• Experience delivering feedback, mentoring, and providing re-direction
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work around all types of fabrics, fibers, and synthetic furs
• Flexible work schedule, including extended hours, holidays, and weekends
• Able to travel domestically and/or internationally up to 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with electronic work order and planning software (e.g., Maximo, Yunique PLM)
• Experience working with collective bargaining agreements and unionized Cast
• Knowledge of international shipping processes and global sourcing
• Experience with garment specification or technical specification writing

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent (required)
• Advanced degree in Fashion, Apparel, Theatre, Merchandising, Costuming, or related fields (preferred)

This full-time position offers competitive benefits and perks, including health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide.