ISCO Occupation Group 3323.1 Costume Buyer
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Costume Buyer: Costume buyers work with the costume designer in order to identify the materials for the costumes. They buy and rent fabric, thread, accessories and other items needed to finish the wardrobe. Costume buyers may also purchase clothing items "off the peg", ready made. They base their purchases on the sketches of the costume designer.
Essential Skills
- Maintain Relationship With Suppliers
- Aesthetics
- Analyse Costume Sketches
- Film Production Process
- Mark Differences In Colours
- Manage Budgets
- Identify Suppliers
Optional Skills
- Define Costume Materials
- Manage Rented Goods Returns
- Conduct Costume Research
- Dressmaking
- Maintain Costumes
- Manage Logistics
- Film Studies
- Maintain Inventory Of Rented Items
- Ensure Continuity In The Styling Of Artists
- Carry Out Internet Research
- Lighting Techniques
- Check Deliveries On Receipt
- Photography
- Coordinate Purchasing Activities
- Select Costumes
- Organise Costume Fittings
- Fabric Types
- Synthesise Clothing With Accessories
- Document Costume Stock
Alternative Names
- Buyer Of Costumes
- Costume Purchaser
- Costumes Buyer
- Costume And Composite Effects Buyer
