Structural Costume Engineer – Sculptural Builds

Company Description

Temple Got That  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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• $5K–$25K per build