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Show Wardrobe Technician Internship at Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor Gurnee, IL

Job Description

Overview:

To build, maintain, and repair costumes and wardrobe items for characters, events and productions.


Responsibilities:
  • Will clean and dry worn costume pieces and put them in their proper place at the end of the night.
  • Work with Entertainment Management to assist and shadow with other aspects within the Entertainment Department.
  • Fix minor repairs on costumes as needed.
  • Assist with smooth operation of Show Wardrobe including handing out costumes and helping with minor sewing.
  • Maintain clean and safe atmosphere in all areas of Show Wardrobe. This may include but not limited to sweeping, mopping, cleaning up trash, cleaning restrooms, and cleaning the storage/shop area.
  • Navigate in, on, or around scenic elements associated with specific production in potentially dark and restrictive spaces.
  • Adhere to and enforce all park policies and procedures as outlined in the Seasonal Handbook and the Department Standard Operating Procedure Manual.
  • Immediately report any unsafe acts to the Show Wardrobe Supervisor.
  • Operate Industrial and domestic sewing equipment.
  • Construct special costumes as assigned by the Supervisor.
  • Train new personnel as needed.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum Age: 18
  • Must be able to work during the afternoon/evening till 90 minutes after park close.
  • Basic sewing, costuming and laundry skills required
  • Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Must be professional, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude
  • Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others

Typical mid-level pay: $55k for Costume Attendants nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$55k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$34k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $115k

Top performers earn significantly more—skill and negotiation matter.

Senior roles pay 112% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Strong candidate leverage

High demand and responsive wages. Negotiate confidently on all fronts.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage
Moderate
Mobility
Moderate

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: All experience levels

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Expertise pays off

Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.

+6%
10yr growth
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024