Refurb Assistant

Location: Colliers Wood, South London

Type: Full-time

Rainbow Productions is excited to be looking for an organised and practical individual with a hands-on approach to become the newest member of our Refurb team.

This role is ideal for someone with a passion for repairing, restoring and maintaining costumes and props. You will work closely with the other members of the Refurb team to assess, clean and repair costumes and props sent to Rainbow from across the UK and internationally, helping to give them a new lease of life.

• Assessing costumes and props when they arrive at Rainbow and identifying areas of damage
• Assisting with the day-to-day admin
• Washing, drying and organising mascot costumes and props
• Carrying out costume and prop repairs to a high standard
• Recovering heads and other costume components when required
• Packing completed refurbishments ready for shipping
• Communicating with other departments, including Manufacture, Wardrobe and Sales, when required
• Keeping the Refurb areas clean, tidy and organised
• Assisting with the shipping and receiving of costumes to and from Rainbow
• Working as part of the Refurb team to ensure projects are completed efficiently and to a high standard

We are looking for someone with a fabrication background, such as costume, modelmaking, props or theatre.

The successful candidate will have:

• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team.
• A practical, hands-on approach and a willingness to learn.
• Good problem-solving skills, as refurbishment projects often require creative and practical solutions.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• An interest in repairing, restoring and maintaining costumes and props.

Previous costume-making experience is welcome but not essential. We are looking for someone who is available to start from the beginning of November.

Fill out the job application form below

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Send your CV and portfolio details to: lysette@rainbowproductions.co.uk

Please Note: All work must be carried out at our workshop in Colliers Wood, South London.