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

fashion stylist and costume designer

costume designer & fashion stylist

fashion stylist & costume designer

costume and set designer

costume designer & stylist

costume designer and maker

costume designer and fashion stylist

wardrobe specialist

costume designer and stylist

costume specialist

costume designer

set and costume designer

costume designer & maker

costume maker & designer

set & costume designer

costume & set designer

costume maker and designer

costume consultant

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

develop design ideas cooperatively perform quality control of design during a run monitor developments in technology used for design verify feasibility gather reference materials for artwork draw up costume sketches propose improvements to artistic production analyse a script use technical documentation update design results during rehearsals define costume fabrication methods work ergonomically develop design concept translate artistic concepts to technical designs work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision meet deadlines select costumes adapt existing designs to changed circumstances define costume materials conduct costume research analyse the scenography use communication equipment analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions safeguard artistic quality of performance work safely with machines design wearing apparel communicate during show analyse score keep up with trends supervise costume workers use specialised design software adapt to artists' creative demands coach staff for running the performance work with respect for own safety monitor sociological trends define artistic approach contextualise artistic work research new ideas prevent fire in a performance environment work safely with chemicals understand artistic concepts present artistic design proposals

Optional Skills and Competences

analyse the need for technical resources organise costume fittings work with the director of photography manage personal professional development attend rehearsals use CAD software adapt costumes use personal protection equipment lead a team organise resources for artistic production prospect new customers work with the lighting crew keep personal administration draw up artistic production calculate design costs draw up costume patterns provide documentation document your own practice draw up artists' measurements develop professional network

Optional Knowledge

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

Occupations