COSTUME DESIGN ASSISTANT

The Costume Design Assistant will support the Costume Designer during the production. Primary duties and responsibilities will be to:

• Help Costume Designers break down the script to assess how many characters there are, what costumes needed and analyse individual character plots

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

• Help develop the departmental budget, estimating the costs of staff and resources, and of hiring, buying and making costumes

• Prepare overall production schedules, as well as work on day-to-day breakdowns of responsibilities

• Purchase costumes and accessories, and swatch (sample) fabrics for the Designer

• Pre-select costumes for Designers to view, making sure there are several options for each outfit.

• Oversee fittings for crowds or extras

• Manage the transportation of the wardrobe to sets or locations

• Carry out any last-minute alterations or repairs

Qualifications and competencies include:

• Bachelor degree in Fashion, Costume Design or Costume Interpretation or at least 3 years’ related experience

• Some experience working with costumes in theatre or television preferable

• Strong foundation skills in ironing, steaming, adapting garments, dyeing, hand and machine sewing, alterations, pattern cutting and drawing

• Familiarity with costume budgets and estimate costs

• Knowledge of fabric qualities, clothing cuts, fits and techniques

• General knowledge of both costume history and contemporary fashion

• Keen memory

• Exceptional attention to detail

• Leadership and managerial skills 

• Ability to cope with stress

• Creative problem-solving skills

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