costume maker
Costume makers construct, sew, stitch, dye, adapt and maintain costumes to be used in events, live performances and in movies or television programs. Their work is based on artistic vision, sketches or finished patterns combined with knowledge of the human body to ensure the wearer maximum range of movement. They work in close cooperation with the designers.
Also called: costume & prop maker, costume builder, set costumer, prop and costume maker, costume and prop maker, costumer, prop & costume maker, prop costume maker
- 27
- essential skills
- 21
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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- 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.
- prop makerWhat changes?14 skills in common
- set builderWhat changes?14 skills in common
- mask makerWhat changes?13 skills in common
- scenic painter12 skills in common
- wig and hairpiece maker12 skills in common
- automated fly bar operator10 skills in common
- media integration operator10 skills in common
- sound operator10 skills in common
Essential skills
27- adapt costumes
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- assemble costume parts
- cut fabrics
- draw up artists' measurements
- draw up costume patterns
- dressmaking
- dye fabrics
- finish costumes
- finish project within budget
- follow work schedule
- keep up with trends
- maintain rigging equipment
- maintain theatre equipment
- maintain workshop space
- meet deadlines
- perform costume settings
- prepare personal work environment
- sew pieces of fabric
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- understand artistic concepts
- use manual sewing techniques
- use personal protection equipment
- work ergonomically
- work safely with chemicals
- work safely with machines
- work with respect for own safety
Optional skills
21- adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
- attend rehearsals
- define costume fabrication methods
- develop drama production process
- develop professional network
- develop the look of a production
- draw up costume sketches
- follow directions of the artistic director
- keep personal administration
- manage consumables stock
- manage personal professional development
- manage technical resources stock
- organise costume fittings
- organise workshop space
- plan workshop activity
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- support a designer in the developing process
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work with the camera crew
- work with the director of photography
- work with the lighting crew
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