Wardrobe Assistant: The Paddington Bear Experienceexpired
Selladoor Worldwide
United Kingdom, London
Posted on: Jan. 10, 2025
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Description:
Job Summary
The Wardrobe Department is responsible for the sourcing, production and maintenance of costumes for 60+ Performers playing seven different characters, including a suit character, within the experience as well as handling the cleaning and upkeep of Customer Host costumes.
Job Description
The Path Entertainment Group:
The Path Entertainment Group (TPEG) partners with some of the world's largest brands, bringing their leading IP to life by producing first-class experiences across the globe. TPEG is comprised of two divisions, Gamepath, specialising in themed attractions, and Showpath focusing on live stage productions. As a company we work towards the vision to create innovative translations of much-loved titles for audiences to engage with in ways they never have before.
Selladoor Worldwide:
Selladoor Worldwide is a renowned UK and International Theatre Producer, and full service General Management provider, founded in 2009. We have produced celebrated West End runs, iconic UK and international touring productions spanning four continents, and supported the opening of highly successful immersive experiences and performer-led tourist attractions. We are passionate about reimaging classics, bold new work and seeking diverse new talent to tell the stories of our time. We put the audience at the heart of our work, particularly first time theatregoers and families.
Rollout:
Contract period: 10 February - 12 October 2025 (inclusive)
Opening Hours and Working Hours: The experience is open 7 days a week. Working hours will normally fall between 8am and 11pm.
Weekly time commitment: You will be scheduled to work minimum 24 hours per week at £13.75 per hour.
Contract type and length: This is a self-employed 8-month fixed term contract, which includes holiday pay and SSP. After initial contract, there is potential to renew subject to performance and offer.
Leave Embargo: To ensure sufficient staffing, and parity across the crew pool in key periods, leave embargoes will be in place from 26 May to 8 June 2025 (inclusive) and 29 September 2025 - 12 October 2025 during which time we will not be considering any holiday or NA requests.
NB: You will be expected to be comfortable and able to move in rat runs and tight spaces within the experience.
Job Requirements
The Wardrobe Assistant is responsible for the daily laundry, ironing, maintenance and upkeep of the costumes and will actively contribute to the efficient daily handling of the full range of costumes within the live experience.
Experience and Person Specification:
Essential:
Experience in a theatre wardrobe department or similar setting.
A keen interest in and passion for live/immersive productions.
Knowledge of costume maintenance and best practice for washing/cleaning costumes.
Basic hand and machine stitching skills.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
A flexible, confident and responsive approach to working while adapting to rapidly changing needs and requirements.
Desirable:
Experience in a Wardrobe Assistant role.
Experience in a live/immersive production setting.
Experience in supporting the pre-production of a first-time opening.
Knowledge of basic costume construction.
Experience in managing suit character costumes.
Job Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out daily laundry and ironing (where applicable) of show costumes.
Basic hand and machine stitching repairs.
Resolve any costume malfunctions as communicated by the Head of Wardrobe.
Assist in sending relevant costumes for dry cleaning.
Assist with maintenance and cleaning of the Paddington Suit adhering to related guidance.
Communicate any issues or changes to Head of Wardrobe where relevant.
Actively support the Head of Wardrobe in training new staff.
Assist in costume fittings when required for new and current cast.
Communicate the need for ordering materials, wardrobe supplies and other consumables as required.
As this is a relatively new production, the full nature of the role will continue to evolve in line with the creative, operational and other requirements of the experience as well as the needs of other departments. You will therefore be expected to undertake any other duties as reasonably required.
Application Deadline:
Feb. 03, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Creative/Artistic
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
London
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