dresser

Dressers assist and support artists before, during and after the performance to ensure the performers costumes are in line with the artistic vision of the director and the artistic team. They ensure the costume quality, maintain, check and repair costumes and assist with quick costume changes.

Alternative Labels

backstage dresser

wardrobe master

dresser

principal dresser

wardrobe mistress

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Narrower occupations

- costume attendant

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

translate artistic concepts to technical designs understand artistic concepts work with respect for own safety prepare personal work environment work ergonomically dress actors adapt to artists' creative demands perform costume changeovers work safely with machines preset costumes use personal protection equipment safeguard artistic quality of performance

Essential Knowledge

standard sizing systems for clothing

Optional Skills and Competences

wash costumes maintain costumes advise client on technical possibilities manage consumables stock manage personal professional development work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision work safely with chemicals develop professional network keep personal administration prevent fire in a performance environment document your own practice

Optional Knowledge

history of fashion

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2a6784d7-c457-413d-ba99-e320de11fc98

Status

released

Occupations

dresser

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI