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Tailor / Draper

Feld Entertainment·📍 Ellenton, Florida - E-Verify, United States

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FULL TIME

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Works directly with the Costume Shop Manager to create or recreate all types of costumes for live entertainment. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include assisting the Costume Department with directing work by first hands and other employees as designated or assigned.


Essential Functions
  • Is responsible for the professional standards of conduct, appearance and workmanship of personnel in their respective jobs.
  • Responsible for translating the designer’s ideas, concepts and sketches into costumes and garments that will be appropriately fitting and wearable.
  • Responsible for creating and supervising construction of costumes or garments until completion. Responsible for keeping the work within the time scheduled and meeting all deadlines.
  • Responsible for preparation of mock-ups of any design for the consideration and approval of the designers or Director of Costumes.
  • Directly responsible for preparing and delegating the work performed by the First Hands, Cutters, Operators and Finishers.
  • Responsible for establishing the proper methods of construction for new and repair of existing garments. Prepares the work for the workroom, including new costumes, refurbishment, and alterations.
  • Coordinates development of Best Practices manual as directed by the Director of Costumes.
  • Seeks to continually improve operational efficiency.
  • Accepts all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
    • Physical, Mental & Sensory Requirements Designated Function:
    Sitting - 10%, Walking - 25%, Standing - 45%, Bending - 10%, Kneeling - 5%, Lifting - 5%

    Special Requirements Include:
    Hand Manipulation, Reaching, Grasping, Visual, Auditory, Driving

    Designated Function Degree (High for all):
    Mathematics, Reading, Verbal, Written, Reasoning
    Education, Skills & Experience Requirements
  • The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge and skills as a Tailor and Draper and have several years experience in a high-volume costume shop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and follow written instructions.
  • Must have knowledge of period clothing and period costume making and a basic understanding of theatrical terms and directions.
  • Must have the knowledge and ability to run the machinery in the Costume Department such as industrial sewing machines and serger.
  • Must have an artistic eye to recognize the value of the materials produced in the Costume Department which must meet the approval of Costume Shop Manager and/or Director of Costumes.
  • The ability to provide logical solutions to problems and to interpret a variety of requests in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form.
  • Must be available to drive and to travel to out of town locations with little notice.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with diverse cultures and backgrounds are a plus.

    • About this listing

    • Source: Feld Entertainment's official careers site · still listed there on 12 Nov 2026
    • First seen by Jobiba 12 Nov 2026

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    Department · Florida Operations & Show Support

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    Feld Entertainment

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    We create memories and moments that light up arenas, stadiums, stages, homes and hearts around the world.

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