Head of Wardrobe – Disney’s The Greatest Showman, Bristol

Working with the Production Manager, General Managers, Stage and Company Management, this department lead will be a main point of contact between the Disney office and the wardrobe department, leading on health and safety in their department and contributing to the excellence of the production.

• Manage, supervise, and schedule members of the wardrobe team.
• Responsible for repairing costumes as instructed and maintaining the show’s costume design as dictated by the artistic requirements and under the direction of the Production Manager and Creative Team.
• Perform daily setup and oversee wardrobe pre-sets.
• Ensure awareness of understudy and swing performances ahead of each show and make necessary adjustments.
• Ensure all costumes are maintained and cleaned so they are in good order for each performance.
• Conduct costume fittings when required to do so.
• Attend rehearsal, technical, dress and understudy rehearsals as required.

·         Take an active role in teaching new members of staff to ensure the smooth running of the production and safe handling of costumes.

• Report and feedback show and staff-related issues in a timely manner.
• Create accurate production paperwork and ensure the efficient flow of information as necessary for the smooth running of the show.
• Acquire familiarity with all plots/tracks within the wardrobe department in order to provide holiday or absence cover for other members of department as required.

·         Liaise between the Company Management, Stage Management, Technical departments, Creative Team, Production and General Management to ensure the smooth running of all rehearsals and performances.

·         Attend weekly head of department meetings.

·         Work in accordance with the Health and Safety Policy and maintain a good working knowledge of all relevant health and safety legislation and good working practices, liaising closely with Disney’s Health and Safety Supervisor to ensure that the Health and Safety Policy is followed.

·         Extensive knowledge of costume construction and ability to sew and alter garments.

·         Knowledge of laundering and maintaining stage costumes.

·         Clear, confident communication and decision making essential.

·         Handle any problems that occur during performances with an ability to remain focused and calm when under pressure.

·         Excellent relationship and interpersonal skills with cast, creative and production team essential.

·         Transparent and open approach, be able to work well under pressure, enjoy leading from the front, and by example.

·         Excellent problem-solving skills and use of own initiative.

·         A full awareness of need for integrity and confidentiality.

·         Knowledge and understanding of H&S legislation.

·         48 hours per week.

·         Weekend and evening work integral (Tuesday-Sunday show schedule).

·         This role will require the candidate to understand and follow the Health and Safety Rules & Regulations at the production.