ISCO Specialization 2163.1.2 Costume Designer
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Costume Designer: Costume designers develop a costume design concept for 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
- Understand Artistic Concepts
- Analyse The Artistic Concept Based On Stage Actions
- Coach Staff For Running The Performance
- Keep Up To Date On Costume Design
- Supervise Costume Workers
- Analyse Score
- Develop Design Concept
- Perform Quality Control Of Design During A Run
- Draw Up Costume Sketches
- Safeguard Artistic Quality Of Performance
- Propose Improvements To Artistic Production
- Communicate During Show
- Gather Reference Materials For Artwork
- Work Safely With Chemicals
- Define Costume Materials
- Conduct Costume Research
- Analyse A Script
- Develop Design Ideas Cooperatively
- Show Sample Garments
- Identify Target Markets For Designs
- Update Design Results During Rehearsals
- Research New Ideas
- Translate Artistic Concepts To Technical Designs
- Analyse The Scenography
- Apply Fashion Trends To Footwear And Leather Goods
- Collaborate With Designers
- Select Costumes
- Synthesise Clothing With Accessories
- Use Communication Equipment
- Verify Feasibility
- Adapt To Artists' Creative Demands
- Meet Deadlines
- Examine Sample Garments
- Sew Textile-Based Articles
- Draw Up Costume Patterns
- Monitor Developments In Technology Used For Design
- Present Detailed Design Proposals
- Design Wearing Apparel
- Adapt Existing Designs To Changed Circumstances
- Monitor Sociological Trends
- Define Costume Fabrication Methods
Optional Skills
- Follow Directions Of The Artistic Director
- Work With The Camera Crew
- Analyse The Need For Technical Resources
- Organise Resources For Artistic Production
- Work With The Lighting Crew
- Document Your Own Practice
- Draw Up Artistic Production
- Lighting Techniques
- Collaborate With A Technical Staff In Artistic Productions
- Work With The Director Of Photography
- Lead A Team
- Labour Legislation
- Use Personal Protection Equipment
- Use Cad Software
- Work With Respect For Own Safety
- Organise Costume Fittings
- Cad Software
- Keep Personal Administration
- Photography
- Adapt Costumes
- Update Budget
- Attend Rehearsals
- Provide Documentation
- Copyright Legislation
- Perform Costume Settings
Alternative Names
- Fashion Stylist And Costume Designer
- Costume Designer & Fashion Stylist
- Fashion Stylist & Costume Designer
- Costume And Set Designer
- Costume Designer & Stylist
- Costume Designer And Maker
- Costume Designer And Fashion Stylist
- Wardrobe Specialist
- Costume Designer And Stylist
- Costume Specialist
- Set And Costume Designer
- Costume Designer & Maker
- Costume Maker & Designer
- Set & Costume Designer
- Costume & Set Designer
- Costume Maker And Designer
- Costume Consultant
