Job Posting Title:
Associate Costume Development Manager (Project Hire/Internal Assignment)Req ID:
10160090Job Description:
About the Role & Team:
Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over. This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust.
The Associate Costume Development Manager will lead costume design and development projects from initial planning to final delivery and installation. This individual will act as the face of the projects to all levels of stakeholders from Executives to Hourly Union Cast.
The Associate Costume Development Manager will report to the Senior Manager - Costume Design & Development.
This role is a Project Hire / Internal Assignment with no guarantee of permanent placement.
What You Will Do:
- Lead project planning including scope, creative content, project timeline, and financials
- Participate in creative development work sessions to facilitate scope definition and initial R.O.M. financial estimate
- Lead and coordinate project execution including project buyer oversight, issuance of work authorizations, task prioritization, coordination of functionality, and design reviews
- Maintain the balance between cost, quality, and timeliness, to ensure the successful completion of each project on target, on time, and on budget
- Assure the creative design intent is balanced with practical manufacturing and operational considerations
- Collaborate with Costume Designer, Project/Fabric Buyer, to refine project scope as materials are selected and construction methods are refined
- Facilitate creative advancement by encouraging innovation with materials, methods, and construction techniques
- Assure functional reviews are conducted of prototype costumes and the feedback is accurately considered for incorporation into the design
- Assure adequate documentation of photo, garment, and design illustrations are prepared for PLM, GUS (Garment Utilization System), and all our costume collateral or promotional materials
- Facilitate resolution of quality and functionality issues that result from the initial release and usage of costume components
- Present designs/projects to various levels of partners
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum of one year experience in product development focusing on the garment industry and facilitating project teams
- Ability to use financial systems to coordinate project and/or budget health
- Experience in delivering compelling, insightful, & accurate presentations
- Skilled in picking the right textile for specific uses based on the textile properties and the end-use
- Knowledge of garment construction
- Experience communicating with a variety of collaborators (written and verbal)
- Schedule availability to work flexible hours including weekends, nights, and holidays
- Valid Passport or willingness to obtain one
- Ability to work around all types of fabrics, fibers, and synthetic furs
- Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of purchasing software, garment inventory tracking systems, and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software
- Product Buying experience
- Experience in Theatre, Costume, Merchandise, or the Fashion Industry
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Advanced Degree in Fashion, Costuming, Merchandising, Project Management, or related preferred
Additional Information:
Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
#DLEJobs
The hiring range for this position in Anaheim, CA is $72,000.00 to $96,500.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.Job Posting Segment:
Disney Live EntertainmentJob Posting Primary Business:
Costuming, Talent Casting, & Business Integration (DLE)Primary Job Posting Category:
Costuming-Costume DesignEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Anaheim, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-09-28Skills Required
- Minimum one year of experience in product development focused on the garment industry and facilitating project teams
- Ability to use financial systems to coordinate project and budget health
- Experience delivering compelling, insightful, and accurate presentations
- Knowledge of selecting textiles based on textile properties and intended use
- Knowledge of garment construction
- Written and verbal communication experience with diverse collaborators
- Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends, nights, and holidays
- Valid passport or willingness to obtain one
- Ability to work around fabrics, fibers, and synthetic furs
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Knowledge of purchasing software, garment inventory tracking systems, and PLM software
- Product buying experience
- Experience in theatre, costume, merchandise, or fashion
- Advanced degree in fashion, costuming, merchandising, project management, or related field
The Walt Disney Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent union agreements raised wage floors for large groups of park cast members—e.g., Disneyland’s $24/hour minimum rising to $26 over the contract and Walt Disney World’s path from $18 toward about $20–$20.50 by 2026—signaling upward movement in hourly pay. These steps are described as meaningful improvements for many frontline roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials outline medical, dental, and vision coverage for many full‑time roles, wellness resources, and (in Central Florida) access to Centers for Living Well clinics and pharmacy. References to mental‑health support and paid time off reinforce a strong core health offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Complimentary theme‑park admission and discounts on hotels, dining, merchandise, and recreation are positioned as signature perks. Education support through Disney Aspire adds notable lifestyle value for eligible hourly employees.
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