costume maker (EN)
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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.
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Source aliases (EN)
- costume & prop maker
- costume builder
- set costumer
- prop and costume maker
- costume and prop maker
- costumer
- prop & costume maker
- prop costume maker
- costume prop maker
Skills and knowledge
Essential (EN) · 27
- work ergonomically
- understand artistic concepts
- follow work schedule
- dye fabrics
- finish costumes
- use manual sewing techniques
- work safely with machines
- assemble costume parts
- use personal protection equipment
- dressmaking
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- prepare personal work environment
- maintain theatre equipment
- finish project within budget
- perform costume settings
- draw up artists' measurements
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- work safely with chemicals
- adapt costumes
- meet deadlines
- maintain rigging equipment
- maintain workshop space
- draw up costume patterns
- cut fabrics
- sew pieces of fabric
- work with respect for own safety
- keep up with trends
Optional (EN) · 21
- manage consumables stock
- manage technical resources stock
- work with the camera crew
- draw up costume sketches
- develop drama production process
- plan workshop activity
- attend rehearsals
- develop the look of a production
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- work with the director of photography
- support a designer in the developing process
- define costume fabrication methods
- organise costume fittings
- keep personal administration
- organise workshop space
- manage personal professional development
- follow directions of the artistic director
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- develop professional network
- adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
- work with the lighting crew
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