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Costume Designer
A Costume Designer conceives and produces the clothing and accessories worn by performers in theater, film, or television, beginning with historical and period research to ground designs in a story's setting. They develop looks through sketching and illustration before overseeing costume and garment construction, often sewing and pattern-making themselves or directing a costume shop, with Adobe Creative Suite used for presentations and design boards. This role is held by trained designers who collaborate closely with directors, actors, and production teams to realize a unified visual concept.
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Costume Specialist, Senior
United Parks & Resorts
Full-time · Tampa, FL
This seasonal role maintains and repairs costumes for theme park shows, handling everything from cleaning and storage to construction and performer assistance. It suits someone with sewing and costume care experience who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and can work flexible schedules including nights and weekends.
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Lead the visual and creative strategy for The New York Times' portfolio of public events, translating journalism into compelling design experiences across physical spaces, digital platforms, and marketing. This role suits an accomplished designer with deep expertise in spatial design and event production who can mentor a team while navigating the complex demands of high-profile live programming.
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Target Creative seeks a strategic leader to establish production vision and operating models across integrated marketing channels, managing creative production teams, external partnerships, and emerging technologies. This role suits experienced creative operations leaders ready to shape production capabilities at an enterprise scale.
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