Wardrobe Assistant

The Paddington Bear Experience are hiring wardrobe assistant responsible for the daily laundry, ironing, maintenance and upkeep of the costumes and will actively contribute to the efficient daily handling of the full range of costumes within the live experience.

Main Responsibilities

• Carry out daily laundry and ironing (where applicable) of show costumes.

• Basic hand and machine stitching repairs.

• Resolve any costume malfunctions as communicated by the Head of Wardrobe.

• Assist in sending relevant costumes for dry cleaning.

• Assist with maintenance and cleaning of the Paddington Suit adhering to related guidance.

• Communicate any issues or changes to Head of Wardrobe where relevant.

• Actively support the Head of Wardrobe in training new staff.

• Assist in costume fittings when required for new and current cast.

• Communicate the need for ordering materials, wardrobe supplies and other consumables as required.