Costume Designer Job Description

The artist who creates the look of the clothes for a production based on collaboration with the director and costume staff.

Responsibilities

 * Reads script and determines the costume needs of the production
 * Meets with the Director of the production to determine the concept which all artists will work within.
 * Researches period details, fabric availabilities and rental possibilities.
 * Creates the color scheme to be used in the production.
 * Sketches ideas into renderings for Director and Actor approval, and as working drawings for costume construction team.
 * Determines fabrics and/or fabric modifications necessary to fulfill ideas determined on renderings.
 * Meets with costume shop personnel as necessary to facilitate the interpretation of the costume rendering into three dimensional costume.
 * Attends rehearsals as necessary.
 * Attends fittings as necessary.
 * Meets scheduled design deadlines.

Qualifications

 * Experience in script analysis for a variety of theatrical styles.
 * Excellent research skills.
 * Excellent knowledge of costume and fashion history.
 * Excellent knowledge of fabrics, trims and notions.
 * Good knowledge of basic theatrical cutting and sewing.
 * Excellent knowledge and experience in the basic principles and elements of design.
 * Good drawing and paingint skills with a variety of media.
 * Ability to work as a member of a collaborative design team.
 * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
 * Good time management skills.
 * Ability to remain calm in high stress situations.