Since 1983 Costume Specialists Inc. has been creating the mascot characters that have been a part of our lives and that we all love and recognize. The award-winning Costume Specialists team is proud to bring a variety of costume characters to life, like: VeggieTales, children’s book characters, the Michelin Man, M&M’s characters, Kool-Aid Man, professional and university mascots, theme park characters and so many more.
At Costume Specialists we understand our employees are our most valuable asset – whether they create, design and build costumes or work in our front office, managing all aspect of production. Our employees like being part of a company that enhances the lives of others by building characters that build team spirit, business recognition and, most importantly, bring smiles and warmth to those they encounter.
As you can imagine, Costume Specialists is an amazing place where art and creativity meet opportunity.
We’d love to hear more about you! Please forward your resume to us by clicking here.
Costume Services Manager (Columbus OH)
Department: Reports to Company President
Direct Reports: Costume Management Team (4-5)
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7am-9am to 3am-5pm, Other Times as Needed
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking a dedicated Costume Services Manager to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial for ensuring the operational excellence of our Costume Management Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising all aspects of costume scheduling, cleaning, shipping, and maintenance, ensuring all services meet our stringent quality standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee and manage the daily operations of the Costume Management Department including scheduling, cleaning, repair, and shipping of costumes.
- Ensure all costumes, whether managed directly or indirectly, are maintained in pristine condition—cleaned, repaired, and delivered on schedule with less than a 1% error rate in event-driven deliveries.
- Work closely with the Sales Team to execute contracts effectively and fulfill all obligations seamlessly.
- Negotiate with vendors to secure competitive shipping rates and maintain budget efficiency.
- Promote the Costume Management Department internally and in collaboration with the Sales Team to enhance visibility and efficiency.
- Manage and train staff, ensuring high standards of performance and professional growth.
- Maintain accurate records and efficient data entry concerning costume management operations.
- Responsible for opening and closing the building as required.
- Travel to represent the company at trade shows and other industry events, such as Book Expo, OLC, ALA, and others as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proven experience in a managerial role with responsibilities for team supervision and operational management.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in using management software for data entry and communication.
- Experience in vendor management and contract negotiations.
- Ability to work flexible hours and travel as needed.
- Strong communication skills, capable of effective presentations and maintaining professional relationships via phone, email, and in-person.
Interested parties, please email Jenn Shaw for more details.
Shipping/Receiving Clerk (Columbus OH) FULL-TIME
Department: Reports To Corporate/Office Manager Work Schedule: 8:30-5:00, M-F, 40 Hours per week
POSITION OVERVIEW
The shipper is responsible for overseeing all incoming and outgoing shipments, receiving all company goods, and disbursing them accordingly. The shipper will run company errands. Supervisor may assign other duties.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
SHIPPING:
- Ship Managed costumes based on the weekly Outgoing List, shipping using the most time and cost-efficient method. Ship Non-Managed and New Production Costumes, based on ship dates, and instructions given by the sales rep.
- Please Note: You are the final check of ALL costumes leaving the building and will be responsible for creating a packing slip and checking the pieces and parts of said costumes. If you find discrepancies, please contact an appropriate person based on type of costume/work order.
RECEIVING:
- Receive all managed costumes, based on the weekly Incoming List, recording all information needed on Incoming List and Receiving Log
- Receive all Non-Managed Costumes, recording information on the Receiving Log.
- Receive and check in all company goods.
- Physically check and count goods, matching up with the PO.
- Please work with buyer on any discrepancies at time of receiving goods.
- Disburse goods with paperwork to designated areas.
ORGANIZATIONAL:
- Maintain organized and accurate storage sheets, to be filed for all costumes going into storage.
- Maintain organized and accurate cleaning sheets, to be turned in with shipping information to Office Manager.
- Maintain and organize warehouse storage, based on appropriate placement for managed costumes. This is to include new trunks and various items.
- Maintain and organize the shipping area to include the dock.
VARIOUS TASKS:
- Monthly inventory of Trunk/Supplies, as listed on Inventory Sheet. Turn into Office Manager.
- Monthly check of fire extinguishers and change all furnace air filters.
- Errands to be run twice a week. There may be variation to this schedule, based on business needs.
- This position should be very flexible with various job duties and may be asked to perform tasks outside of job description.
Interested parties, please email Jenn Shaw for more details.
Costume Maintenance (Columbus OH) FULL-TIME
POSITION OVERVIEW
Costume Specialists is looking for
Costume Maintenance Specialists to join our talented team.
The ideal candidate:
- Energetic and self-motivated individual with an eye for details
- Excellent organizational and time management skills are a must
- Ability to maintain and clean costume inventory
- Sensitive to issues of urgency
- Able to thrive in a fast paced, creative, and fluid operating environment
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Great written communication skills
- Hand sewing and laundry experience is a plus
- Ability to work in creative collaboration
- Exhibit strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A team player with a positive attitude
- Creativity and Problem solving a strong plus
Interested parties, please email Rachel Coon for more details.
Production Artist (Columbus OH) FULL-TIME
POSITION OVERVIEW
Costume Specialists is looking for
Production Artists to join our talented team.
The ideal candidate:
- 2 + years experience assembling and constructing foam and fabric covers with industrial specific workshop tools in a production environment
- Experience with set up and maintenance of workshop tools
- Sensitive to issues of urgency
- Able to thrive in a fast paced, creative, and fluid operating environment
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Have the knowledge and skill to perform and complete tasks such as machine maintenance and setup
- Ability to perform set up and maintenance of various workshop equipment
- Ability to create with with multiple fabrications
- Ability to work in creative collaboration
- Exhibit strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A team player with a positive attitude
- Creativity and Problem solving a strong plus
Interested parties, please email Jay Christopher for more details.
Industrial Seamstress (Columbus OH) PART-TIME or FULL-TIME
POSITION OVERVIEW
Costume Specialists is looking for an Industrial Seamstress to join our talented team.
The ideal candidate:
- 2+ years of experience assembling and sewing materials and textiles with industrial-specific sewing machines in a production environment
- Sensitive to issues of urgency
- Able to thrive in a fast paced, creative, and fluid operating environment
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Have the knowledge and skill to perform and complete tasks such as machine maintenance and setup
- Ability to sew on various industrial machines
- Sewing with multiple fabrications
- Ability to work in creative collaboration
- Exhibit strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A team player with a positive attitude
- Creativity and Problem solving a strong plus
Interested parties, please email Jay Christopher for more details.
Sales Representative (Columbus OH) FULL-TIME
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Entry Level Sales Representative position is an amazing opportunity to join a flourishing organization, grow with the role and make an impact. The role requires you to be able to balance multiple tasks simultaneously by leveraging your dynamic interpersonal skills and goal-oriented attitude to close transactions. You will focus on engaging interested customers and utilizing consultative selling skills to build trust and advance them through the sales cycle.
The ideal candidate:
- A proactive self-starter, highly independent, motivated and resourceful to reach and exceed sales goals while achieving a high level of customer satisfaction
- An effective communicator with a strong phone presence and the ability to proficiently engage customers over the phone and through e-mail
- Sensitive to issues of urgency and be able to take ownership in escalating customer concerns as needed
- Able to thrive in a fast paced, creative, and fluid operating environment
- Respond to customer inquiries via email and phone
- Demonstrate product knowledge and guide customers in product selection and options
- Manage established accounts and develop new accounts
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Full-time, M-F 9am-5pm
- Ability to prioritize projects, handle multiple tasks, & manage time effectively to meet deadlines
- Exhibit strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A team player with a positive attitude
- Creativity and Problem solving a strong plus
- Some travel to customers and trade shows
- Compensation: Base Salary plus commission
- Company benefits include Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation and Sick Time, 401K and Profit Sharing.