Lead, Costuming

The Walt Disney Company

  • Shanghai
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Job DescriptionLeading a costuming team in all aspects of the daily scheduled tasks, including inventory control, repair co-ordination, ordering of supplies, staff scheduling and task assignment. Handling costumes, including repairs and maintenance, inspection for correct 'creative' appearance, preparation for shows, inventory control.SegmentDisney Parks, Experiences and ProductsAdditional InformationEmployment Benefits:
  • Salary: your salary consists of a base salary + service bonus + floating year-end bonus
  • Social Insurance: You are entitled to five social insurances and one housing fund
  • Overtime and allowances: In addition to statutory overtime (depending on your position) you may be entitled to a high temperature allowance and a night shift subsidy
  • Catering subsidy: You are entitled to one free meal per day on days that you are working
  • Accommodation: You have the opportunity to live in a dorm with Wi-Fi and air conditioning or to receive a living allowance
  • Vacation: You are entitled to paid annual leave and paid sick leave
  • Insurance: We buy supplementary medical insurance for you and your children. You can also enjoy group life insurance
  • Free Park Entry: While you work for Shanghai Disney Resort you will have the opportunity to enter the park with your family and friends for free
  • Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
  • Health checkup: You are entitled to a free health checkup once a year
Learning and development opportunities:
  • Learning: you will be taught a range of international professional skills, including corporate culture, service skills, and more.
  • Career Development: Promotion opportunities are transparent and are dependent on your own efforts. You can also apply for internal transfers should you wish to develop yourself in another part of the company. With Hotel, Food and Beverage, Fire Safety, Security, Merchandise, Park Operations, Disney University and Operations training opportunities across multiple industries, there will always be development opportunities for those who want them at Disney.
  • Activities: Disney provides Cast Member with a range of volunteering opportunities as well as fun clubs for basketball, tennis, yoga, Disney Run, Music, Drama, DIY and more as a way to help you connect with your colleagues and network in a fun environment.
Application Process:Apply online -
Interview over email -
Accept Employment -
Onboard
Please note: You may only apply for this position once in a six-month period. If you have applied within the last six months, please log in to your account to view your current application status.Work Location:You will be working at Shanghai Disney Resort in Pudong, Shanghai. You can take metro Line 11 to Shanghai Disney Resort station or take one of our many shuttle buses. The shuttle buses can be taken from one of several central areas across the city every day. You can find out more information during your onboarding process.CategoryStage ProductionsBasic Qualifications
  • Demonstrated ability to use Windows computers and MS Office applications
  • Demonstrated experience with different sewing machines and techniques
  • Understanding of Costume inventory and preferably an understanding of inventory control systems
  • Ability to lead a team of Costumers to ensure all work is performed in a consistent manner and that the correct creative direction is maintained.
  • Fluent in Mandarin
  • Intermediate levels in English
  • You will need to successfully complete and pass all job related training after onboard
BusinessShanghai Disney ResortRequired EducationPreferred QualificationsPreferred EducationResponsibilities
  • Ability to lead a costuming team in all aspects of the costume department, including inventory, costume assignment to performers, costume presentation inspection and maintenance
  • Co-ordination and scheduling of staff to complete daily workload, including the ability to adjust task, and schedules on short notice
  • Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of tools and techniques used in costume making and maintenance
  • Interacts with performers constantly. Ensures each performer has a clean, great looking costume to wear on a daily basis. Helps performers dress and undress the costumes, and takes care of their worn costumes and under-dressings (t-shirts, socks, shorts, etc.)
  • Ability to co-ordinate a team and ensure daily tasks are assigned and performed appropriately and on time
  • Laundry, including (but not limited to) sorting, scrubbing, hand-washing, placing in dryer, ironing, folding, placing all costumes and under-dressings on hangers
  • Perform additional duties as directed by leaders
Based on business need and Cast Members' credentials, below tasks will be assigned from time to time.
  • Support guest flow in general, including in different locations
  • Assist guests with directions, answer questions, provide information and solutions as needed
  • Support cleaning work areas and guest areas
  • Assist logistics and stocking
  • Keep Shanghai Disney Resort clean by picking trash
  • Handle cash or process POS in other LOBs ( * applicable to cash-handling/POS related jobs only)
Company Overview

The Walt Disney Company

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