costume designer
Code 2163.1.2
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.
Essential skills
Skills and competences
- analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions
- analyse the scenography
- analyse music score
- research new ideas
- understand artistic concepts
- verify feasibility
- contextualise artistic work
- define costume fabrication methods
- develop design concept
- draw up costume sketches
- design wearing apparel
- conduct costume research
- monitor sociological trends
- define costume materials
- use technical documentation
- use communication equipment
- communicate during show
- coach staff for running the performance
- work safely with chemicals
- keep up with trends
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- propose improvements to artistic production
- gather reference materials for artwork
- work with respect for own safety
- work safely with machines
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work ergonomically
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- use specialised design software
Transversal competences
- update design results during rehearsals
- adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- analyse a script
- develop design ideas cooperatively
- perform quality control of design during a run
- supervise costume workers
- meet deadlines
- define artistic approach
- present artistic design proposals
- monitor developments in technology used for design
- safeguard artistic quality of performance
- select costumes
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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences