Walt Disney World - Sewing Spotlight Social Event

Sewing Spotlight Social

Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of the team that produces theatrical and operational costumes for Disney Live Entertainment and beyond? Join us for the Sewing Spotlight Social, an exclusive networking event where talented sewing and garment production professionals can connect with Costuming Leaders and Recruiters at Walt Disney World. Explore career opportunities in specialty costuming roles, including Construction Sewing Specialist, Pattern Maker, and Garment Cutter! Bring your portfolio, project samples, or photos of your work to showcase your skills, exchange ideas with fellow artisans, and gain insights from industry Leaders. Through garment displays and informal conversations, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the craftsmanship that brings Disney stories to life, and how your skills may align with potential Full-Time or Part-Time opportunities. Candidates will have access to on-site application support, however, we highly recommend that interested and qualified applicants submit their application and resume in advance of the event for consideration by our recruitment teams. Specialty Costuming Opportunities may include:

• Construction Sewing Specialist
• Costume CAM Specialist (Pattern Maker)
• Garment Cutter

EVENT INFORMATION Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET Location: Walt Disney World Casting Center Parking: 3rd Level of the Grapefruit Parking Garage 1479 E. Buena Vista Dr Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Please park on the third floor and then use the walking bridge to the Casting Center

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this role
• 3+ years of experience in industrial sewing, pattern making, fabric cutting, and garment construction
• Experience using industrial sewing machines in a professional setting
• Comfortable working in an area where you may be exposed to performers in multiple stages of dress and undress
• Experience with garment production, millinery, patternmaking, or alterations
• Willing to work with costumes and fabrics made of synthetic and natural fibers such as fur, foam, vinyl, latex, and leather
• Physical role requiring heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, kneeling, and prolonged standing
• Repetitive grasping, clutching, and grabbing with hands
• Work at various heights and varying temperatures in a high-lint area
• All candidates must successfully pass a multi-hour skill-based assessment for the applicable role

Additional Information:

After clicking "Apply Now" below, the employment application will open in a new window. Please complete ALL pages of the application by clicking "Next" on each page, then "Submit" on the final page. KEYWORD: WDWCasting, Costuming WDW: Walt Disney World Casting Hourly Jobs The starting pay rate for this role in Florida is $19.25 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:

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