costume designer
Costume designers develop a costume design concept for events, a performance, a movie or a television program. They supervise the execution of it. Their work is based on research and artistic vision. Their design is influenced by and influences other designs and must be conform with these designs and the overall artistic vision. Therefore, the designers work closely with artistic directors, operators and the artistic team. Costume designers develop sketches, design drawings, patterns or other documentation to support the workshop and performance crew.
Also called: fashion stylist and costume designer, costume designer & fashion stylist, fashion stylist & costume designer, costume and set designer, costume designer & stylist, costume designer and maker, costume designer and fashion stylist, wardrobe specialist
- 44
- essential skills
- 27
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 2163
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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- performance flying director29 skills in common
- performance video designer23 skills in common
Essential skills
44- adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- analyse a script
- analyse music score
- analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions
- analyse the scenography
- coach staff for running the performance
- communicate during show
- conduct costume research
- contextualise artistic work
- define artistic approach
- define costume fabrication methods
- define costume materials
- design wearing apparel
- develop an artistic framework
- develop design concept
- develop design ideas cooperatively
- draw up costume sketches
- gather reference materials for artwork
- keep up to date on costume design
- keep up with trends
- meet deadlines
- monitor developments in technology used for design
- monitor sociological trends
- perform quality control of design during a run
- present artistic design proposals
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- propose improvements to artistic production
- research new ideas
- safeguard artistic quality of performance
- select costumes
- supervise costume workers
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- understand artistic concepts
- update design results during rehearsals
- use communication equipment
- use specialised design software
- use technical documentation
- verify feasibility
- work ergonomically
- work safely with chemicals
- work safely with machines
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work with respect for own safety
Optional skills
27- adapt costumes
- analyse the need for technical resources
- attend rehearsals
- CAD software
- calculate design costs
- copyright legislation
- develop drama production process
- develop professional network
- develop the look of a production
- document your own practice
- draw up artistic production
- draw up artists' measurements
- draw up costume patterns
- keep personal administration
- labour legislation
- lead a team
- lighting techniques
- manage personal professional development
- organise costume fittings
- organise resources for artistic production
- photography
- prospect new customers
- provide technical documentation
- use CAD software
- use personal protection equipment
- work with the director of photography
- work with the lighting crew
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