COSTUME DESIGNER

The Costume Designer will help to define the overall “look” of the production within strict budgets and tight schedules. Primary duties and responsibilities will be to:

• Deliver initial ideas to Directors about the overall costume vision, character plots and original costume designs, using sketches and fabric samples

• Collaborate with the Director of Photography and Production Designer to finalise colour palettes and with hair and make-up team to create a cohesive look

• Ensure the costumes fit in with their overall vision and work with the chosen lighting and camera angles

• Research the costume styles, designs and construction methods suitable for the time period

• Select and hire appropriate suppliers and Costume Makers and supervise fabric research and purchase to ensure that garments are completed to deadlines.

• Arrange fittings for Actors and extras and oversee any alterations or special features 

• Break down scripts scene by scene to work out how many characters are involved and what costumes are required

• Ensure that accurate financial records are kept and weekly expenditure reports are produced

• Coordinate the return of hired outfits and the sale or disposal of any remaining costumes.

Qualifications and competencies include:

• Bachelor degree in in Costume Design, Fashion, Theatre Design or Performing Arts (Production) or related discipline, or at least 6 years’ related experience

• At least 2 years’ production experience

• Knowledge of story structure and character arcs

• Exceptional design skills

• Knowledge of costume history and modern fashion

• Strong garment production skills and knowledge of textiles

• Wide-ranging cultural knowledge base

• Strong research skills

• Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines

• Highly organised nature

• Ability to put others at ease (when working closely with Actors in a physical sense)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.