ISCO Occupation Group 3435.6 Dresser
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Dresser: Dressers assist and support artists before, during and after the performance to ensure the performers costumes are in line with the artistic vision of the director and the artistic team. They ensure the costume quality, maintain, check and repair costumes and assist with quick costume changes.
Essential Skills
- Adapt To Artists' Creative Demands
- Understand Artistic Concepts
- Standard Sizing Systems For Clothing
- Manage Personal Professional Development
- Preset Costumes
- Perform Costume Changeovers
- Use Personal Protection Equipment
- Safeguard Artistic Quality Of Performance
- Prepare Personal Work Environment
- Work With Respect For Own Safety
- Work Safely With Machines
- Translate Artistic Concepts To Technical Designs
- Dress Actors
- Work Ergonomically
Optional Skills
- Manage Consumables Stock
- Work Safely With Chemicals
- Wash Costumes
- Advise Client On Technical Possibilities
- Maintain Costumes
- History Of Fashion
- Develop Professional Network
- Keep Personal Administration
- Document Your Own Practice
- Promote Yourself
- Work Safely With Mobile Electrical Systems Under Supervision
- Prevent Fire In A Performance Environment
Alternative Names
- Backstage Dresser
- Wardrobe Master
- Principal Dresser
- Wardrobe Mistress
Specializations
| Specialization | Title |
|---|---|
| C3435.6.1 | ISCO Specialization 3435.6.1 Costume Attendant |
