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Careers at Costumes With Character

Page updated 15.08.2023

Job type

Costume Maker

Full time position: 40 hours per week.
Starting rate: based on experience.
Location: in-house, Stockport SK4 3EB

Costumes with Character is one of the world’s leading mascot and costume character manufacturers, creating bespoke characters for a wide variety of clients from all sectors including leisure, entertainment, sports, education, corporate, charities and many more across the globe.

The Costume Maker’s duties will include:

Constructing costume components using industrial machines and overlockers and using hand-finishing techniques.
Cutting costumes, working with and adapting patterns.
Working with a variety of fabrics, faux furs, Lycra and foams.
Working closely with the whole creative team to achieve a quality product.
Following existing technical specifications and documenting construction methods for other makers to follow.
Working to agreed timeframes and short deadlines.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a professional costume manufacturing environment. Excellent industrial sewing skills, straight stitch and overlocking alongside fine finishing and hand sewing.
A good understanding of patterns, garment construction and professional costume construction methods. Basic pattern-making skills would be an advantage. Attention to detail is essential.

The interview will require a short workshop skills test.
Please send your CV and covering letter to:

Job type

Trainee Prop Maker

Full time position: 40 hours/week
Starting rate: dependent on experience
Location: in-house, Stockport SK4 3EB

The Trainee Prop Maker’s duties will include:

Creating character heads and props which are an accurate representation of the design alongside being comfortable to wear, with good vision and ventilation.
Working to a high standard and within given timeframes using a range of tools and materials. Plastazote, ABS vac formed plastics, glues, foams, faux fur, Lycra etc.
Working closely with the whole creative team to achieve a quality product and expand on your creative skills.
Assisting with all costume repairs, fixing and creating solutions for costumes returned during our annual ‘Refurb Season’.
The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate of a costume/prop making or other creative course.
Cutting and sewing skills would be an advantage but not essential.

The interview will require a short workshop skills test.

Please send your CV and covering letter to:

Job type

Sewing Machinist

Full time position: 40 hours/week
Short term contract, minimum 3 months
Starting rate: dependent on experience
Location: in-house, Stockport SK4 3EB

The Sewing Machinist’s duties will include:

Constructing costume components using industrial machines and overlockers and using hand finishing techniques.
Working with a variety of fabrics, faux furs, Lycra and foams.
Working closely with the creative team to achieve a quality product.
Following existing technical specifications and documenting construction methods for other makers to follow.
Working to agreed timeframes and short deadlines.
Assisting in the Cutting department when required.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a professional costume manufacturing environment. Excellent industrial sewing skills, straight stitch and overlocking alongside fine finishing, hand sewing, binding and applique.
A good understanding of patterns, garment construction and professional costume construction methods. Pattern making skills would be an advantage. Attention to detail is essential.

The interview will require a short workshop skills test.

Please send your CV and covering letter to:

Job type

Freelance Prop Maker

Short term contract: 1-3 months, 40 hours/week, negotiable
Start date: January 2023
Rate: dependent on experience

Location: in-house, Stockport SK4 3EB and remote working options.

The Freelance Prop Maker’s duties will include:

Creating character heads and props which are an accurate representation of the design alongside being comfortable to wear, with good vision and ventilation.
Working to a high standard and within given timeframes using a range of tools and materials. Plastazote, ABS vac formed plastics, glues, foams, faux fur, Lycra etc.
Working closely with the whole creative team to achieve a quality product.
The ideal candidate will have 2+ years’ experience in the costume/prop making industries. Experience working with fur and Plastazote foam would be an advantage.
Cutting and sewing skills would be an advantage but not essential.

The interview will require a short workshop skills test.

Please send your CV and covering letter to:

Job type

Props Room Manager

Full time position: 40 hours/week, negotiable.

Starting rate: dependent on experience

Location: In-house, Stockport SK4 and/or local remote working

The Props Room Manager’s duties will include:

Managing the day-to-day workings of the Props Department and its 4 staff members, ensuring a quality product and efficient processes.
Attending planning meetings and working closely with other department heads.
Providing creative training for props staff members and monitor working timeframes.
Creating character heads and props which are an accurate representation of the design alongside being comfortable to wear, with good vision and ventilation.
Working to a high standard and within given timeframes using a range of tools and materials. Plastazote, ABS vac formed plastics, faux fur, Lycra etc.
Excellent skills in patterning with Plastazote foam and creating a 3D character from a 2D design essential.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a professional prop/costume manufacturing environment and ideally some team management experience.
Good sculpting skills required.
Cutting and sewing skills would be an advantage.

The interview will require a short workshop skills test.

Please send your CV and covering letter to: