Construction Sewing Specialist - Part Time, Walt Disney World

Have you ever dreamed of manufacturing and altering entertainment, operational, and character costumes using specifications sheets and drawings for our parades, character meet and greets and shows at Walt Disney World? We are currently seeking Construction Sewing Specialists! In this role, our Cast will manufacture costumes by sewing to our efficiency and quality standards by working high-powered industrial sewing machines, press equipment, glues, and tools!You will report to the Costuming Workroom Manager.The starting pay rate for this role in Florida is $17.25 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 :

Construct detailed and intricate garments from start to finish

Sophisticated sewing on a variety of fabrics

Apply size chart to alter garments

Collaborate with Patternmaker on replenishment orders

Construct garments and perform repairs/alterations to all types of garments

Share sewing techniques and standard processes

Work in an area where you may be exposed to performers in various stages of dress/undress

Read and interpret patterns and specifications sheets with little to no direction

Manufacture and alter garments above minimum workroom efficiency standards

Build, repair, or alter garments using a wide variety of hand and machine sewing techniques

Additional Personal Protective Equipment (face shields, goggles, refillable hand sanitizers, etc.) may be required

Cast Members may be required to handle cleaning chemicals and supplies

Basic Qualifications :

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must successfully pass a Sewing Assessment

Experience with production, millinery, patternmaking, or alternations

Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather

Physical role requiring heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, kneeling, and prolonged standing

Repetitive grasping, clutching, and grabbing with hands

Work at various heights and varying temperatures in a high-lint area

Part-Time roles require full availability for any shift, a MINIMUM of three (3) days per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Full-Time roles require Full availability for any shift, seven (7) days per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications:

Three (3) years of experience in garment construction or repair

Experience using industrial sewing machines in a professional setting

Additional Information :SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATIONAfter clicking “Apply Now” below, the employment application will open in a new window. Please complete ALL pages of the application by clicking “Next” on each page, then “Submit” on the final page.KEYWORD: WDWCasting, Costuming WDW: Walt Disney World Casting Hourly JobsLocation: Orlando,FloridaJob Posting Company: "Walt Disney World Resort"The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.