Job Details

Listed

Oct 11, 2024

Location

New South Wales

Closing Date

Nov 8, 2024

IIQAFGROUP

Costume Designer

We are looking for a creative Costume Designer to create clothes and costume props for actors on film, theatre or TV. Your work will play a great part in setting the tone of a story and enhancing the actor’s performance.

As a costume designer, you must be very creative and well-versed in different garment types and styles. You should be talented at sketching and see creating clothes as an art. Collaborating closely with a multi-disciplinary team to create the best visual effect is what we’ll expect from you.

Responsibilities

  • Study script to understand costume requirements in terms of setting, era and character attributes
  • Perform research on historical periods and different regions
  • Develop costume plots for characters
  • Create preliminary sketches of costumes and present them for approval
  • Produce the final designs with fabrics, styles and colours
  • Work with costume makers to materialize sketches
  • Hire or buy ready costumes when necessary
  • Ensure costumes stay within budget
  • Supervise fittings and rehearsals
  • Assume responsibility for returning, storing or disposing of used costumes after filming

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a costume designer or similar role
  • Knowledge of design, sewing and textiles
  • Understanding a range of styles and cultural/historical elements
  • Aptitude in research
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Creativity and attention to detail
  • Well-organized and reliable
  • High school diploma; Degree in fashion design or relevant field