Head of Wardrobe – Disney’s The Lion King, London

Disney is recruiting a Head of Wardrobe for The Lion King, London. Disney is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, and strongly encourage applicants of every race, ethnicity, belief, gender, sexual identity, disability, age and culture to apply.

Overview of Role

Disney Theatrical Group invites passionate, skilled, and motivated professionals to join the production of The Lion King on a permanent basis. As Head of Wardrobe, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the iconic looks that bring the characters of the Pride Lands to life.

Working alongside the Company Manager, Technical teams, Creative Team and Production staff, this role supports the daily running of a large-scale musical and maintains the creative excellence of the production.

Your Role in the Circle of Life

• Act as the primary liaison between Company Management, Technical teams, Creative teams, Production, General Management, and venue staff to ensure the smooth delivery of rehearsals and performances.
• Communicate with the Company Manager, Production, General Management and the Creative Team on any day-to-day changes that might impact the running of the Production.
• Manage, supervise and schedule members of the Wardrobe team.
• Supervise tasks undertaken by the Deputy Head of Wardrobe and support team members in teaching workroom and backstage practices.
• Train and oversee local dressers and maintenance teams at each venue, ensuring safe, efficient handling of costumes.
• Manage daily costume operations including pre-sets, show tracks, repairs, laundry, and performance adjustments.
• Maintain awareness and coordinate all wardrobe requirements for understudy and swing performances to ensure seamless show continuity.
• Ensure all costumes are delivered to the highest standard and are performance ready.
• Conduct fittings, alterations, and repairs and technical requirements when required to do so.
• Learn and provide cover for all backstage wardrobe tracks as needed.
• Attend and support technical, dress, and understudy rehearsals.
• Maintain accurate wardrobe documentation and ensure effective communication across departments.
• Identify and resolve wardrobe issues during performances calmly and efficiently.
• Acquire a familiarity with all plots/tracks within the Wardrobe department to provide holiday or absence cover for other members of department as required.
• Represent the department at weekly Head of Department meetings.
• Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety policies, maintaining excellent knowledge of legislation and best practices, and liaising closely with Disney’s Health and Safety Manager.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Previous work in a similar role on a large-scale theatrical production preferred.
• Leadership: Strong managerial skills with the ability to lead and support a team effectively.
• Technical Skills: Extensive knowledge of costume construction, fabric types (including silk, Spandex, painted textiles) and repair techniques.
• Maintenance Expertise: Proven experience in maintaining and laundering stage costumes to a high standard.
• Problem-Solving: Calm, quick-thinking, and capable of addressing wardrobe issues in real time during performances.
• Collaborative Communication: Excellent relationship and interpersonal skills with the cast, creative and production teams essential.
• Interpersonal Finesse: Ability to build strong, respectful relationships with cast, creatives, and crew, while remaining a steady and supportive presence backstage
• Health & Safety Awareness: Solid working knowledge of relevant H&S legislation and safe practices within a backstage environment.

The Right Fit: You Are…

• A calm and confident problem-solver who thrives under pressure and adapts with agility.
• A collaborative spirit, respectful, open, and team-oriented
• Able to follow instructions and uphold department rules with professionalism.
• A motivated individual with a drive to learn new skills and a clear understanding of what it takes to maintain consistent, high production standards.
• Discretion and ability to work closely with others.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and driven by excellence in everything you do.

Additional Information

• Start Date: Early – Mid September
• Hours: 48 hours per week
• Schedule: Tuesday to Sunday (evening and weekend show schedule)
• This role will require the candidate to understand and follow the Health and Safety Rules & Regulations in place at the production.

How to Apply

Ready to help create theatrical magic? Submit your application below

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/ae024915a33e4e70a94a91e1e297d21f

Closing date for applications: – Wednesday 20th August 2025

 

20/08/2025

Backstage & Technical, Production