Costume Development & Implementation Manager - Temporary Assignment/Project Hire

Disney Live Entertainment-Costuming is hiring a Costume Development & Implementation Manager to lead operational costume design and development projects from initial planning to final delivery and installation.

The Costume Development & Implementation Manager will report to the Costume Design & Implementation Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning including scope, creative content, project timeline, and financials

• Lead and coordinate project execution including project buyer oversight, issuance of work authorizations, task prioritization, coordination of functionality, and design reviews

• Maintain the balance between cost, quality, and timeliness, to assure the successful completion of each project on target, on time, and on budget

• Assure the creative design intent is balanced with practical manufacturing and operational considerations throughout the development phase by maintaining communications and facilitating interactions between the Designer and other members of the development team

• Collaborate with Pre-Production staff to assure transition from development into mass production for offshore and domestic manufacturing

• Participate in creative development work sessions to facilitate scope definition and initial R.O.M. financial estimate

• Collaborate with Costume Designer, Project/Fabric Buyer, to refine project scope as materials are selected and construction methods are refined

• Facilitate creative advancement by encouraging innovation with materials, methods, and construction techniques

• Assure functional reviews are conducted of prototype costumes and the feedback is accurately considered for incorporation into the design

• Assure adequate documentation of photo, garment, and design illustrations are prepared for inclusion in YuniquePLM, GUS (Garment Utilization System), and all costume collateral or promotional materials

• Facilitate resolution of quality and functionality issues that result from the initial release and usage of costume components

• Present designs/projects to various levels of stakeholders including senior executives

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in product development focusing on the garment industry

• Experience utilizing financial systems to track project and/or budget health

• Experience in delivering compelling, insightful, & accurate presentations to all levels of clients, including senior executives

• Experience with garment construction

• Experience picking the right textile for specific uses based on the textile properties and the end use

• Experience communicating with a variety of collaborators (written and verbal)

• Experience working in a team environment where collaboration is key

• Experience in planning, problem-solving, conflict resolution, influencing, and negotiating

• Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including weekends and holidays

• Valid Passport

• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using SAP purchasing modules, GUS (Garment Utilization System), and YuniquePLM

• Experience in Product Buying

• Experience in the Theatre, Film, Merchandise, or the Fashion Industry

Required Education

• High School diploma or equivalent  

Preferred Education

• Advanced degree in Fashion, Costuming, Merchandising, Project Management, or related field

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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