Embroidery Specialist - Full Time, Walt Disney World

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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About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.