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.

Alternative Labels

costume & set designer

costume and set designer

costume consultant

costume designer & fashion stylist

costume designer & maker

costume designer & stylist

costume designer and fashion stylist

costume designer and maker

costume designer and stylist

costume maker & designer

costume maker and designer

costume specialist

fashion stylist & costume designer

fashion stylist and costume designer

set & costume designer

set and costume designer

wardrobe specialist

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

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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 and Competences

adapt costumes analyse the need for technical resources attend rehearsals calculate design costs 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 lead a team manage personal professional development organise costume fittings organise resources for artistic production prospect new customers provide technical documentation use CAD software use personal protection equipment work with the director of photography work with the lighting crew

Optional Knowledge

CAD software copyright legislation labour legislation lighting techniques photography

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/d1b1dfdf-7d60-430a-b569-7dd71b2ebeaa

Status

released

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