Costuming Specialist

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
  
  
  

Costuming Specialist

Job Summary:

The Costuming Specialist supports the design, production, and maintenance of character costumes, cosmetic overlays, animatronic “skins,” and other soft goods used in our productions. A Costuming Specialist should possess a high level of practical experience with patterning, stitching, and assembly as well as training and quality control. A Costuming Specialist will be expected to operate independently as well as supervise team members while helping to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient costume shop environment.

Essential Duties:

• Lead the patterning, draping, and fabrication of costumes, character suits, and soft goods for animatronics and puppets.
• Support the preparation and organization of materials, supplies, and tools needed for projects.
• Perform intermediate to advanced stitching, finishing, and costume construction tasks without immediate supervision.
• Help maintain project timelines by following assigned schedules and communicating progress or delays.
• Ensure quality and consistency in all work performed, following company and department standards.
• Participate in fitting, alteration, and repair of costumes as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized work area.
• Assist with inventory management and restocking of costume shop supplies.
• Follow all safety procedures and use protective equipment as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of fabrics, materials, and sewing notions used in costume construction.
• High level of experience with sewing equipment, including industrial and domestic sewing machines, steam irons, and cutting tools.
• Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Ability to follow instructions and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to create work instructions and produce patterns and documentation.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and processes.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite experience preferred).
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs. as needed.
• Experience with dying of natural and synthetic fabrics and materials.
  
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Moderate lifting or carrying (15-30 lbs.).
• Intermittent standing, sitting, and stooping.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for reaching, cutting, sewing, and assembly.
• Occasional work on ladders or lifts (training provided).
• Must have good vision and color perception for detailed fabric work.
  
  
  

Work Environment:

• Workshop setting with exposure to fabrics, dyes, and machinery.
• May involve working around dust, adhesives, and cleaning chemicals (safety training provided).
• Requires adherence to safety and PPE standards.
  
  
  

About Animax Designs

Founded in 1989, Animax Designs creates three-dimensional characters for themed entertainment, location-based attractions, film, and television. We combine artistic integrity and cutting-edge technology to produce intelligent animatronics, interactive characters, animated costumes, and puppets for clients around the world.