Wardrobe Assistant

Spiegelworld creates genre-defying live entertainment destinations, combining smash-hit shows with one-of-a-kind cocktail and dining experiences, powered by the world’s most talented artists and artisans and devoured by savvy, seen-it-all adult audiences.

Founded in 2006, Spiegelworld is a community of 700 organizers, agitators, dreamers, doers, insiders, outsiders and iconoclasts of every flavor, on a mission to make the world a more art-filled, inspired and playful place, one unforgettable memory at a time.

About the Role

Spiegelworld is looking for a Wardrobe Assistant to join the team at Absinthe at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.  It is the primary responsibility of this position to support the Wardrobe department with a variety of tasks from sewing to shopping to inventory and more. This position reports to the Resident Costume Designer & Supervisor. This is a part-time position. 

What You’ll Do 

• Shop for fabric, trims, and costume materials based on designer requests
• Source costume pieces, accessories, and supplies from local stores, and online vendors
• Actively engage in our antiracist commitment and internal practices by participating in offered learnings, engaging in conversations around Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, and helping us maintain a safe and welcoming workspace.
• Create a work environment which promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect, and employee satisfaction.
• Maintain a record of purchases, receipts, and budget tracking
• Coordinate pickups and deliveries of costumes and materials
• Run errands as needed (fabric stores, dry cleaners, courier deliveries, etc.)
• Handle costume returns and exchanges as needed
• Perform basic machine stitching, alterations, and hand sewing
• Assist in assembling or modifying costumes under supervision
• Prep costumes for fittings (hemming, steaming, pressing, etc.)
• Handle minor distressing and finishing work on costumes
• Assist with costume fittings by dressing performers, taking notes, or making quick fixes
• Assist with costume labeling, tagging, and inventory tracking
• Maintain an organized workroom, including materials and tools
• Help with laundering, steaming, and prepping costumes for rehearsals or show
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
•  All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and Spiegelworld policies, practices, and procedures.

What You Bring

• 1-2 experience working in wardrobe in a theater or live entertainment setting
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Good time management, able to juggle multiple tasks efficiently
• Willingness to take initiative and problem solve in fast paced environments
• Comfortable handling confidential costume designs and production details
• Successful background check clearance prior to hire
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled/needed.
• Must have valid work authorization for the US.

Physical Requirements  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in a high volume professional food service and theater environment.
• Must be tolerant to varying conditions of noise level, temperature, illumination and air quality. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
• Able to lift about 30 pounds unassisted (costume bags, fabric, and wardrobe racks as needed) 

What We Offer

Spiegelworld is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time employees. Benefits include access to a network of support for our employees’ health & well-being, and paid time off including holiday pay opportunities. What’s more, Spiegelworld offers employee discounts on goods and services that will help our employees live a better and healthier life.

IDEA

All Spiegelworld employees participate in deepening the organization’s commitment to becoming an inclusive and accessible organization by participation in IDEA. Standing for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility, the Spiegelworld IDEA program is an internal culture program that serves as the foundation of our lifelong commitment to antiracism within our company and the greater entertainment and hospitality circles we participate in. 

Each employee is responsible for conducting their work in an equitable manner and our staff works together to continue to learn about anti-racism, practice harm prevention, and support the greater communities we work in.

Please visit our website to learn more about our Statement of Inclusivity and Commitment to Anti Racism.

Hiring Journey

Community and collaboration are integral to the work we do and worlds we create at Spiegelworld. When filling new positions in our organization we feel it is so important to make sure the fit, for both you and us, is just right. While our goal is always to fill positions in a timely manner, we prioritize taking the time to truly get to know prospective candidates. The hiring timeline varies from role to role but can take anywhere from 2 weeks to several months.