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Embroidery Specialist - Full Time, Walt Disney World

The Walt Disney Company

Florida, United States (On-site)

Embroidery Specialist - Full Time, Walt Disney World

1 Month ago • 3 Years +

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Walt Disney World is seeking an Embroidery Specialist to join their Costuming team. This role will involve scanning and digitizing embroidery designs, creating specifications sheets, and operating embroidery equipment. Responsibilities include collaborating with Costuming teams to prepare embroidery designs for entertainment and operational garment production. The ideal candidate will have experience with industrial embroidery machines, comfort working with various fabric types, and strong attention to detail. The role offers a starting pay of $17.50 per hour and may include benefits.

Must have:

Operate embroidery machines
Comfort with diverse fabrics
Read and interpret garment instructions
Adapt to new locations, processes, and technology
Extended periods of high activity
Repetitive twisting and bending
Lifting up to 50 lbs
Flexible work schedule

Good to have:

3 years of experience in garment construction/repair with embroidery focus
Experience with home or industrial embroidery machines
Experience with specialized industrial sewing machines

Perks:

Medical benefits
Financial benefits

Job Summary:

Have you ever wanted to be part of the Magic? We are looking for Embroidery Specialists to support our Disney Live Entertainment costuming production teams! Embroidery Specialists collaborate with Costuming teams in the preparation of embroidery designs for entertainment and operational garment production. In this role, Embroidery Specialists scan and digitize artwork, create specification sheets, and operate embroidery equipment to perform embroidery stitch-out.

You will report to the Costuming Workroom Manager.

The pay rate for this role in Florida is $17.50 per hour.
Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

As a part of the consideration process for this position, there will be a 6 hour in-person embroidery assessment.

Responsibilities:

Scan and digitize embroidery designs or artwork
Embroidery stitch-out
Prepare designs create specifications sheets for production
Communicate with various levels of leadership
Collaborate with Pattern Makers, Buyers, Costumers and Designers
Choose/suggest appropriate raw goods, hoop, and trims
Operate multiple embroidery tools and equipment simultaneously

Basic Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age
Operate embroidery machines with efficiency and an outstanding commitment to detail
Comfort working with all types of fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
Ability to read and interpret garment construction instructions
Willingness to learn and adapt to new locations, processes, and technology
Work for extended periods of high activity
Sitting, standing, or walking for extended durations
Repetitive twisting and bending
Repetitive grasping, clutching, grabbing with hands
Minimal climbing of step-stools/small ladders
Lifting, lowering, and sliding of boxes/containers
Push or pull up to 46 lbs.
Lift up to 50 lbs or team lift with 2 Cast Members a maximum of 85 lbs.
Comfortable working in an area where you may be exposed to performers in multiple stages of dress and undress
Flexible with work schedule, including overtime, weekends, and holidays
Full-Time roles require full availability for any shift, seven (7) days per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays is preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

Three (3) years of experience in garment construction or repair position with a focus on embroidery
Experience operating home or industrial embroidery machines
Experience operating specialized industrial sewing machines including overlock, blind hemmers, cover stitch, etc.

Additional Information:

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KEYWORD: WDWCasting, Costuming WDW: Walt Disney World Casting Hourly Jobs

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