Costumier Specialist

6 month fixed Term Contract

Location: MMM Studios, Acton, London

Are you passionate about bringing characters to life through costume and prop design? Do you thrive in a fast-paced creative environment where no two days are the same? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

As a Costumier Specialist within our Figure Production team at MMM Studios, you will play a key role in crafting and delivering high-quality costumes and props for our world-renowned attractions. Working closely with the Costume Stylist, you will ensure every brief is met with precision, creativity, and efficiency.

This hands-on role involves not only the design and production of costumes but also overseeing the work of external makers, managing budgets, and troubleshooting challenges in the production process. With a significant responsibility for maintaining the quality and integrity of our costume work, you will be instrumental in ensuring our figures captivate audiences worldwide.

Key responsibilities include:

Interpret and execute costume briefs, delivering to the agreed schedule, budget, and quality standards.

Ensure fabric and costume elements are robust and fit for purpose.

Source, commission, and coordinate external makers, negotiating competitive rates.

Oversee multiple figures simultaneously, ensuring all production stages are completed on time.

Liaise closely with the Production Team to keep schedules on track and resolve issues proactively.

Arrange and attend costume fittings, critique sessions, and figure photography.

Maintain accurate budget forecasting and updates, overseeing large budgets of up to £62,500.

Ensure compliance with GDPR guidelines in maintaining costume reference files.

Support the team in freighting figures and ensuring all costume elements are accounted for in dressing notes.

This role is ideal for a university graduate or early-career professional with some industry experience, looking to develop their skills in a hands-on, creative environment