Associate Costume Buyer
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10138605 Location Orlando, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Jan. 07, 2026Job Summary:
About The Role & Team:
Through innovative storytelling and collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment crafts, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences! From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over. This diverse team – representing a wide variety of fields and talents from technical directors, writers and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust!
The Associate Costume Buyer works alongside our Costume Design & Development team as we create one-of-a-kind costumes for our Cast in the Disney Parks and Resorts.
This position reports to the Area Manager - Costume Buying.
This is a Full-Time Role.
What You Will Do:
Research and place orders for garments and accessories in SAP, and supervise delivery dates for commodities/products being ordered
Handle existing garments/commodities orders
Assist in developing and management of sourcing initiatives
Develop bid recommendations for narrow product categories with focus on cost and time
Continually supervise production timelines and strive for efficiencies
Research, analyze and onboard international sources of supply
Partner with key collaborators to ensure costume quality is maintained
Adhere to all of The Walt Disney Company procurement policies
Meet customer service requirements for service and value at the lowest total cost and highest quality
Maintain files of signed vendor contracts, request for proposals, and bid exception forms
Communicate production status to all Costuming partners
Basic Qualifications & Skills:
1+ years of experience in apparel or hardline purchasing and/or sourcing
Experience with garment construction and terminology
Proficient in domestic shipping processes and sourcing
Skilled in planning, problem-solving, conflict resolution, influencing, and negotiating
Strong communication skills and ease in collaborating both in-person and virtually with all levels of parnters and leadership, including Executives
Experience coordinating a portfolio of orders
Proficient of performing basic cost analysis and comparisons on a narrow range of commodities
Experience with continuous improvement process
Ability to work around all types of fabrics, fibers, and synthetic furs
Schedule availability to work flexible hours including weekends, nights, and holidays
Ability to travel between work locations in a given day
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Adobe, SAP/Coupa purchasing module, Yunique PLM, Smartsheet, Sharepoint and/or Access
Skilled in textiles, cosmetology, or other apparel-related products
Prior experience with international sourcing and shipping
Knowledge of product development in the apparel industry
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Advanced Degree in Merchandising, Costuming, Apparel, or related field preferred
Additional Information:
Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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About Walt Disney Imagineering:
Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Disney Imagineering Live, LLC, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.
Disney Imagineering Live, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.