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.

Alternative Labels

costume & prop maker

costume builder

set costumer

prop and costume maker

costume and prop maker

costumer

prop & costume maker

prop costume maker

costume maker

costume prop maker

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

work with respect for own safety follow work schedule maintain rigging equipment translate artistic concepts to technical designs use personal protection equipment finish costumes draw up costume patterns perform costume settings prepare personal work environment understand artistic concepts keep up with trends assemble costume parts meet deadlines adapt to artists' creative demands adapt costumes maintain workshop space cut fabrics draw up artists' measurements work ergonomically maintain theatre equipment use manual sewing techniques finish project within budget sew pieces of fabric dye fabrics work safely with chemicals work safely with machines

Essential Knowledge

dressmaking

Optional Skills and Competences

keep personal administration attend rehearsals manage personal professional development manage technical resources stock manage consumables stock work with the camera crew develop professional network draw up costume sketches prevent fire in a performance environment adapt existing designs to changed circumstances follow directions of the artistic director define costume fabrication methods organise costume fittings plan workshop activity organise workshop space work with the lighting crew support a designer in the developing process work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision work with the director of photography

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b3b79192-f6e0-4aa0-92d1-f876508e05b3

Status

released

Occupations

costume maker

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI