Tailor at Miral

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sewing, Tailoring, Pattern Making, Cutting, Fitting, Industrial Sewing Machine Operation, Serger Machine Operation, Costume Fabrication, Costume Repair, Inventory Tracking, Hand Sewing, Machine Sewing

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

ROLE SCOPE Repairs & Alterations & Support for the Daily Operation * Altering and repairing existing costumes for show productions, as well as costumes and craft piece fabrication * As needed, help with daily laundry including washing, hanging, ironing and steaming all costume pieces * Assists in checking in and out of costumes on daily basis as needed * Assists in dressing performers in backstage or Green Rooms as a dresser, where needed * Help Senior Tailors with their tailoring tasks * Performs any Costume Attendant duties as required Building New Costumes & Overlays In-House * Building the new costumes, overlays as per the design from start to finish, following the guideline of the Senior Tailors, Master Tailor and Costuming Management. * Building costumes include all steps from the start to finish including but not limited to pattern making as per design, cutting, stitching, fitting the costume on the performers, making alterations/changes as per requirement and making sure the newly built costume pieces are show-ready. * Supporting the Costume Tech division by helping with the stitching part of their props/costume-props. Inventory Tracking * Keeping track of supplies and sharing the needs with the senior tailors/management in timely manner, to make sure you never run out of necessary supplies * Keeping the stock of fabrics, trims, accessories stored in an organized way to be able to track the inventory easily Other Duties * Participates in off-site or on-site public relations events involving costumes and performers * Shares information and best practices from their expertise with other colleagues * Attends Costuming department meetings where requested * Helps to create a fun and safe working environment * Interface with all colleagues and outside vendors in a professional and courteous manner when needed * Other duties as requested by leadership QUALIFICATIONS Essentials: * Higher secondary or equivalent education * Minimum of 3 years sewing background * Sewing and tailoring skills - both hand and machine sewing * Knowledge of cutting/fitting and patternmaking * Able to operate both industrial and home sewing machines * Able to operate serger machines * Attention to details and highly organized * Knowledge of written and spoken English * Previous experience working with performers Desirable: * Associate degree or higher in theatre * 5 years sewing background * 2 years with theme park, theatre productions and/or cruise ship experience * Costume repair and manufacturing background * Knowledge of theatrical show supplies * Specialization in costume technology * Theme Park experience Miral Experiences

Responsibilities

Responsible for the fabrication, repair, and maintenance of costumes for shows and special events. Duties include pattern making, stitching, fitting performers, and managing costume inventory.