Costume Designer

Roles and responsibilities

We are looking for a creative Costume Designer to create clothes and costume props for actors on film, theatre or TV. Your work will play a great part in setting the tone of a story and enhancing the actor’s performance.

As a costume designer, you must be very creative and well-versed in different garment types and styles. You should be talented at sketching and see creating clothes as an art. Collaborating closely with a multi-disciplinary team to create the best visual effect is what we’ll expect from you.

Responsibilities

• Study script to understand costume requirements in terms of setting, era and character attributes
• Perform research on historical periods and different regions
• Develop costume plots for characters
• Create preliminary sketches of costumes and present them for approval
• Produce the final designs with fabrics, styles and colours
• Work with costume makers to materialize sketches
• Hire or buy ready costumes when necessary
• Ensure costumes stay within budget
• Supervise fittings and rehearsals
• Assume responsibility for returning, storing or disposing of used costumes after filming
  

Requirements

• Proven experience as a costume designer or similar role
• Knowledge of design, sewing and textiles
• Understanding a range of styles and cultural/historical elements
• Aptitude in research
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Creativity and attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; Degree in fashion design or relevant field

• Creative Vision: Ability to conceptualize and design costumes that reflect character and story.

• Textile Knowledge: Understanding of fabrics, materials, and their properties to select appropriate materials for designs.

• Sewing and Crafting Skills: Proficiency in sewing techniques, pattern making, and garment construction.

• Research Skills: Conducting thorough research on historical periods, styles, and cultural references to inform designs.

• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in design elements, fittings, and final execution of costumes.

• Collaboration: Working effectively with directors, producers, and other designers to ensure a cohesive vision.

• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, often under tight schedules.

• Communication Skills: Clearly conveying ideas and designs through sketches, renderings, and presentations.

• Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust designs based on feedback or changes in production requirements.

• Budget Management: Understanding how to work within budget constraints while achieving creative goals.

Desired candidate profile

• Creative Vision: Ability to conceptualize and design costumes that reflect character and story.

• Textile Knowledge: Understanding of fabrics, materials, and their properties to select appropriate materials for designs.

• Sewing and Crafting Skills: Proficiency in sewing techniques, pattern making, and garment construction.

• Research Skills: Conducting thorough research on historical periods, styles, and cultural references to inform designs.

• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in design elements, fittings, and final execution of costumes.

• Collaboration: Working effectively with directors, producers, and other designers to ensure a cohesive vision.

• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, often under tight schedules.

• Communication Skills: Clearly conveying ideas and designs through sketches, renderings, and presentations.

• Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust designs based on feedback or changes in production requirements.

• Budget Management: Understanding how to work within budget constraints while achieving creative goals.