Manager Costume Design and Production

Company Description

Each day Universal Studios Hollywood creates unforgettable experiences for our guests from around the world. We bring to life the ultimate Hollywood experience with our real working movie studio and heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s most popular movies and TV shows. USH offers something for everyone from thrill seekers to movie lovers to family fun for all ages. Our Team Members are passionate individuals who create memorable moments whether it’s on the studio lot, or in our conference rooms, theaters, or kitchens. We believe in the talent of our team members. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives our business to succeed in everything we do across the park. We believe in a culture of family and fun, here you can make a difference and build your career!

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Job Description

Responsible for managing the conception, definition, and development of costume design, masks, and makeup scope of assigned Entertainment projects of various scale, including marquee events, new character development, design intent changes of existing offerings, and special projects. 

• Acts as Responsible Individual for all costuming, masks, and makeup scopes for assigned projects, imbedding support in the Project team. 
• Working with the Show Director and/or Creative Director, manages the costumes, masks, and makeup design process; Sources/Assigns design support or produces designs internally to achieve creative intent. 
• Consults on design intent changes to existing costume offerings, supporting R+D efforts and operational design considerations. 
• Manages the creation of consistent design packages to relay design details to internal project teams for review/approval and to vendors for bidding and construction. 
• Responsible for the creation, tracking, and reconciliation of costume, mask, and makeup budgeting - Creates cost projections and reconciles final costs following fabrication. 
• Works with IP holders as needed on proper usage of brand, ensuring adherence to all style guides and specific IP requests. 
• Presents designs to project team and Senior Management to communicate vision and implementation of elements. 
• Oversees multiple assigned Production Costumers to track fabrication of costumes through production process for each assigned project. 
• Monitors fabrication progress, assisting in identifying and resolving any unexpected conditions and/or discrepancies between the fabrication and design intent. 
• Continually performs quality checks for ongoing creative maintenance of elements . Manages project team support staff, designers, and vendors in all phases of production . 
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $70,000 - $85,000 ( bonus eligible) 

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in theatrical or entertainment design or production.
• Solid budgeting and estimation experience of costuming, masks, and makeup scopes.
• Experience working with fabrication shops (general and specialty) to propel design intent forward to realization.
• Solid background in managing design of projects from concept to completion.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, with confidence to multi-task and delegate as required.
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays and nights as required.

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor's d