costume designer

Description

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.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

CAD software photography labour legislation copyright legislation lighting techniques

Practical Skills

update design results during rehearsals develop design ideas cooperatively monitor developments in technology used for design present artistic design proposals understand artistic concepts analyse music score define costume fabrication methods keep up with trends work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision safeguard artistic quality of performance conduct costume research perform quality control of design during a run work ergonomically propose improvements to artistic production keep up to date on costume design select costumes draw up costume sketches gather reference materials for artwork use communication equipment use specialised design software design wearing apparel use technical documentation coach staff for running the performance communicate during show work safely with machines meet deadlines develop design concept prevent fire in a performance environment translate artistic concepts to technical designs contextualise artistic work analyse a script define costume materials work with respect for own safety verify feasibility adapt to artists' creative demands monitor sociological trends analyse the scenography develop an artistic framework work safely with chemicals define artistic approach analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions supervise costume workers research new ideas adapt existing designs to changed circumstances analyse the need for technical resources draw up artists' measurements manage personal professional development attend rehearsals organise resources for artistic production prospect new customers develop the look of a production calculate design costs draw up costume patterns use CAD software lead a team keep personal administration provide technical documentation draw up artistic production work with the director of photography organise costume fittings work with the lighting crew develop professional network use personal protection equipment adapt costumes develop drama production process document your own practice