Job Description

Costume & Scenic Assistant

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Location (Country-County-City) UK-Warwickshire-Warwick
Job ID
2025-9178
Employment Type
Guaranteed Hours (MGH)
Offer/Contract Type
Fixed End Date/Seasonal
Location Name
Warwick Castle Resort

What you'll bring to the team

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Fancy helping us to unleash over 1000 years of excitement, discovery, and jaw-dropping unique experiences for our guests? Join the Attractions and Events team as a Costume & Scenic Assistant and start your greatest adventure!



In this role, you will be responsible for constructing costume and small prop items for our upcoming shows and seasonal events, while maintaining and repairing existing pieces. You will work closely with the design team, following projects from start to finish, and ensuring that all designs are coherent and meet production standards.


Adherence to production budgets set by line managers and a commitment to safe working practices when using equipment are essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute creatively to our immersive visitor experiences.


This is a seasonal contract. Flexibility is needed as shifts will include weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications & Experience

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Experience in garment construction. Experience in machine sewing and hand sewing techniques. Experience with other areas of costume, such as millinery, desirable. Experience with foam and leather desirable. Passionate about the business and this field of work. Able to work well as part of a team and independently. Works well under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Benefits

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Alongside having a castle as your working environment you'll also receive:

Monthly Bonus based on customer satisfaction 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants 40% off LEGO online Merlin Magic Pass - giving you free tickets to all our attractions worldwide for you, your family, and friends every year Employee pricing up to 55% off cinema tickets

If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at

gatewayuk.recruitment@merlinentertainments.biz

and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Pay Range

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GBP 13.45/Hr.