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Costume CAM Specialist 2 - Full Time, Walt Disney World

The Walt Disney Company

Florida, United States (On-site)

Costume CAM Specialist 2 - Full Time, Walt Disney World

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Job Description

Walt Disney World is seeking a Costume CAM Specialist to create and develop costumes for both theatrical and operational purposes. This role involves pattern making, technical drawing, and collaborating with vendors. You will be responsible for creating patterns, digitizing and modifying them, providing yields for Bill of Materials, and assessing vendor samples. The role requires strong skills in garment patterning, cutting, and construction, as well as experience with Adobe Illustrator and other software.

Must have:

Sophisticated knowledge of garment patterning, cutting, and construction
Exposure to all types of fibers
Experience with Adobe Illustrator
Valid Driver's License

Good to have:

Experience with Gerber Accumark, Microsoft Excel, Gerber YuniquePLM, Adobe Photoshop, Cutworks, Cast Measurements, SAP, and Accunest
Experience using plotters, digitizing machines, and/or handheld 3D scanners
Garment production experience within the Apparel Industry, Textiles, Theater, Themed Entertainment, or related field
Experience with industrial sewing machines, press equipment, and tools

Job Summary:

Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of the team that works with Designers on both theatrical and operational costumes for Disney? We are looking for a Costume CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) Specialist! Costume CAM Specialists help bring our iconic Operations, Entertainment, and Character costumes to life! Costume CAM Specialists create patterns (both manually and electronically) and technical drawings, as well as maintain documentation. In this role, you will partner with vendors as well as analyze and interpret line drawings. You will also write specifications and submit correction sheets for revision to technical packs as part of the garment production cycle.

You will report to the Costuming Workroom Manager.

The pay rate for this role in Florida is $22.45 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.

As a part of the consideration process for this position, there will be an 8-hour in-person assessment.

Responsibilities:

Build technical sketches using Adobe Illustrator or other comparable software
Create, analyze, and interpret line drawings
Create patterns for new development
Pattern customization for individual garments
Digitize, modify, and accurate patterns
Provide yields for Bill of Materials on replenishment orders
Vendor communication and troubleshooting with supervision
Perform outside vendor sample assessments
Take measurements of garments and size charts
Write specifications in Microsoft Excel
Evaluate prototype garments or samples
Sample cutting and sewing
Collaborate with Costuming Leaders and attend meetings with various levels of the organization
Input and update garment measurements

Basic Qualifications:

Be at least 18 years of age
Possess a valid Driver’s License as you may be required to drive company vehicles
Sophisticated knowledge of garment patterning, cutting, and construction
Exposure to all types of fibers; manufactured or natural
Comfortable working in an area where you may be exposed to performers in multiple stages of dress and undress
Flexible with work schedule, including overtime, weekends, and holidays
Full-Time roles require full availability for any shift, seven (7) days per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays is preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Gerber Accumark, Microsoft Excel, Gerber YuniquePLM, Adobe Photoshop, Cutworks, Cast Measurements, SAP, and Accunest
Experience using plotters, digitizing machines, and/or handheld 3D scanners
Garment production experience within the Apparel Industry, Textiles, Theater, Themed Entertainment, or related field
Experience with industrial sewing machines, press equipment, and tools
Experience crafting and modifying proportional flat sketch line drawings of complicated garments in Adobe Illustrator

Additional Information:

SCHEDULE AVAILABILTY
Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and some shifts may start as early as 5:00am while some may end as late as 3:00am, 4:00am or 5:00am. Please note that the principles of seniority are used to schedule all roles.

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KEYWORD: WDWCasting, Costuming, WDW: Walt Disney World Casting Hourly Jobs

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