Company Description
TempleGotThat produces large-scale fashion-performance spectacles that merge couture, architecture, within live entertainment. We are developing sculptural, engineering-driven wearable installations that require advanced structural thinking beyond traditional garment construction.
Role Description This is a full-time on-site role in Los Angeles for a Lead Structural Costume Engineer.
This role goes beyond sewing and tailoring. We are seeking a specialist capable of designing and fabricating
sculptural , load-bearing costume structures that integrate lightweight framing systems, wearable harnesses, custom corsetry, and architectural silhouettes.
The ideal candidate understands the intersection of couture craftsmanship and theatrical engineering.
Responsibilities
Designing and fabricating structural wearable forms (domes, halos, frames)
Developing internal support systems for headpieces and rigid silhouettes
Collaborating with designers to translate conceptual renderings into real, physically stable builds
Working with lightweight materials such as carbon fiber, aluminum, acrylic, EVA foam, and reinforced textiles
Ensuring weight distribution, mobility, and performer safety
Overseeing fittings and structural testing
Managing fabrication timelines and coordinating with production teams
Required Experience
5+ years in costume engineering, opera/ballet fabrication, couture atelier, or scenic fabrication
Experience with rigid structural builds (not only soft garment sewing)
Strong understanding of load distribution and wearable support systems
Experience integrating lighting or electronic elements into garments is a plus
Background in theatrical, opera, Cirque du Soleil, or couture-level fabrication strongly preferred
Degree in Costume Design, Theatrical Production, Industrial Design, or equivalent professional experience
Compensation
$5K–$25K per build
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Role Description This is a full-time on-site role in Los Angeles for a Lead Structural Costume Engineer.
This role goes beyond sewing and tailoring. We are seeking a specialist capable of designing and fabricating
sculptural , load-bearing costume structures that integrate lightweight framing systems, wearable harnesses, custom corsetry, and architectural silhouettes.
The ideal candidate understands the intersection of couture craftsmanship and theatrical engineering.
Responsibilities
Designing and fabricating structural wearable forms (domes, halos, frames)
Developing internal support systems for headpieces and rigid silhouettes
Collaborating with designers to translate conceptual renderings into real, physically stable builds
Working with lightweight materials such as carbon fiber, aluminum, acrylic, EVA foam, and reinforced textiles
Ensuring weight distribution, mobility, and performer safety
Overseeing fittings and structural testing
Managing fabrication timelines and coordinating with production teams
Required Experience
5+ years in costume engineering, opera/ballet fabrication, couture atelier, or scenic fabrication
Experience with rigid structural builds (not only soft garment sewing)
Strong understanding of load distribution and wearable support systems
Experience integrating lighting or electronic elements into garments is a plus
Background in theatrical, opera, Cirque du Soleil, or couture-level fabrication strongly preferred
Degree in Costume Design, Theatrical Production, Industrial Design, or equivalent professional experience
Compensation
$5K–$25K per build
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