Wardrobe Manager (Cruise Entertainment)

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Requires existing right to live and work in the UK and willingness and ability to travel internationally and visit vessels regularly.

Company

hirify.global, under the MSC Cruises brand, operates MSC Creative Studios and develops live entertainment productions.

What you will do

• Establish and manage the MSC Creative Studios costume department, including policies, procedures, workflows, infrastructure, and best practices.
• Lead wardrobe staff, stitchers, costume technicians, and costume department leadership across multiple concurrent productions.
• Design and maintain inventory, storage, tracking, labeling, archiving, retrieval, cleaning, repair, and replacement systems for costumes, accessories, footwear, wigs, hosiery, fishnets, and specialty garments.
• Coordinate costume fittings, alterations, construction projects, sourcing, and collaboration with Costume Designers and Creative Producers.
• Supervise wardrobe operations during rehearsals, technical runs, photo shoots, and performances, including quick changes, cast changeovers, troubleshooting, and production readiness.
• Manage wardrobe budgets, vendors, purchasing, resource allocation, safety practices, and operational recommendations for production leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in theatrical production and cruise ship entertainment operations.
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, contracts, and cross-functional projects.
• Strong understanding of wardrobe operations management, costume construction and maintenance, inventory and asset management, team leadership and development, production planning, creative collaboration, problem solving, budget management, attention to detail, time management, and health and safety awareness.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder-management skills, with financial acumen and budget management experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment and strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and related tools.
• Proficiency in Business English.
• Existing right to live and work in the UK.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally and visit vessels regularly.

Nice to have

• Prior cruise, theme park, resort, touring production, or live entertainment experience.
• Familiarity with maritime operations and safety requirements.
• Italian language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and individual authenticity.
• Wellness programs and mental health support focused on wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Continuous learning, development opportunities, feedback, and career growth pathways.
• Global network of colleagues with a welcoming and collaborative community.