Costume Builder
Company: Knott's Berry Farm
Location: Buena Park
Posted on: January 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview: $17.78 / hour Seasonal Responsibilities: The primary
purpose of the Costume Builder is to create employee costumes for
the park’s shows and attractions. The creations can be either
simple department uniforms to elaborate showpieces for a summer or
Haunt production number. Working with a variety of fabrics and
materials, Costume Builders are sometimes given as little as a
rough sketch, and asked to produce a full outfit. Innovation and
creativity is an absolute must in this position. The senior costume
builders will also sometimes meet with entertainment and production
Management to see how a piece is used and will react to the demands
of a given scene. The costume builders Also exclusively handle the
building of costume pieces for the Peanuts characters.
Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS - Minimum requirements including
education, licenses, skill, etc. Physically able to be on feet for
entire eight hour shift Operating industrial sewing machines,
overlock, roll edge hemmer, commercial steam iron, commercial
laundry equipment and hand sewing Knowledge of construction of
basic garments and show costuming Pattern drafting and fabric
cutting Ability to work as a dresser in entertainment venues as
needed RESPONSIBILITIES - Description of duties to be performed To
provide assistance in the construction of all costuming in the
department, I.E., stock, special builds, show costuming, character
costuming To take measurements, pattern, cut, stitch, fit and alter
all costuming as required by the desinger/supervisor To maintain a
safe workplace throughout the department Perform the duties of a
dresser as needed for major entertainment venues interact
personalbly with other employees and entertainment talent
Keywords: Knott's Berry Farm, Torrance , Costume Builder, Design, Graphic Design & CAD , Buena Park, California
