costume designer
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Costume Designer. …and, a ction!. Chau Nguyen Fash 100. Job Description. Manage a team of skilled personnel Responsible for the design, creation, purchase and accessories of costumes for performing arts, motion pictures and television productions - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Costume Designer Chau
NguyenFash 100
…and,action!
Job Description• Manage a team of skilled personnel• Responsible for the design, creation,
purchase and accessories of costumes for performing arts, motion pictures and television productions• Read scripts and research setting/period to
ensure authenticity of costumes• Work with the director, lighting and scenic
designers, make-up artists, and actors to establish the desired mood of the production and characters• Provide design sketches (can be by hand,
Photoshop or CAD)
Depending on the production’s budget, other duties may include…• Taking actors’
measurements and arrange fittings• Drafting, sewing,
dyeing/distressing fabrics• Repair costumes• Manage budget
Training & Qualifications• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
in fashion or costume design
• Comprehensive study of theatre
• Knowledge of various periods from historical to contemporary
• Understanding of color, fabric and garment construction
• creative flair• good leadership skills• team member mentality• work well under pressure to meet deadlines• history buff• good communication skills• organized
Personal Qualities
Range is anywhere from $500-$150,000/productionSalary
AvailabilityDependent upon the entertainment and performing arts industry
Location• Hollywood
, CA• New York
City, NY
• Metropolitan areas• Local theatres
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