Wardrobe Attendant

Job Summary: WHO ARE YOU? Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at costume or character styles? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of the event operations space. Is this you? Read on… WHO ARE WE? Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority. Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac’s events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company’s premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993. THE ROLE Insomniac Events is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Entertainment Wardrobe Specialist to join our Entertainment team. This position reports to the Entertainment Director. RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare & organize the wardrobe area for efficiency & speed. Assign, document, & recollect wardrobe items of an approved design to entertainers at the wardrobe check in & out at events. Work closely with a variety of performers in the distribution & styling of costume elements, props, footwear & accessories during show run, rehearsals, preparation, and show changes. Fit performers to costume sizing that is suited best for body shape & size. Provide feedback on all personal appearances and recommend grooming changes if required. Ensure the quality & final product of each look before deployment on the event grounds by utilizing the 8-point checklist in the wardrobe outline. Assist fellow team members with quick changes in both set-up and run of show. Perform other tasks and carry out projects as assigned by the lead wardrobe supervisor or director. Repair, clean, and prep wardrobe for the run of the show. Make alternations, adjustments, or mend wardrobe items when approved according to needs for all shows. Maintain ongoing maintenance of costumes, footwear, props, or accessories etc. Always maintain a safe working environment, conforming to all established safety policies and procedures. Maintain documentation for maintenance and participate in rotation of duties as directed. Proper clean up, repack, & storage of all wardrobe & related items at the end of each show. EXPECTATIONS Fast pace – must be able to move quickly & efficiently in high volume to make show launch times. Attention to Detail - being careful about detail and quality of end product. Cooperation - being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Teamwork – working well with others in a team atmosphere. Time Management - managing one’s own time and the time of others. Initiative - a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Stress Tolerance - accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Keeping emotions in check and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Independence - guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. Dependability - being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. QUALIFICATIONS Diploma in fashion, textiles, costuming, production arts, or at least 3 years of relevant experience in all aspects of wardrobe, costuming, or styling. Practical skills in hand and machine sewing. Able to style & recreate a look from a photo/ description in a clear and defined manner. Hands on knowledge of how to repair costuming, accessories, & footwear. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of live entertainment and Insomniac brands/shows. Experience in entertainment, theater, theme park, & or live events is a plus. Some travel may be requested. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Ability to stand for long periods of time. WORK ENVIRONMENT Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments May work in drastic temperature climates Must be willing to frequently travel to work events during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas. We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Insomniac will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Insomniac also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Insomniac will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis. HIRING PRACTICES The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms. Hiring Salary Range: $16.50-$32.00 USD Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful California applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Insomniac takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. The expected compensation for this position is: $16.90 USD Hourly ** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience. Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains. #J-18808-Ljbffr