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costume designer

Costume designers develop a costume design concept for events, a performance, a movie or a television program.

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DESCRIPTION

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.

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
define costume materials
develop an artistic framework
work with respect for own safety
OPTIONALOptional competences
prospect new customers
organise costume fittings
develop drama production process

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Skills overview

71total
44 essential
27 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
0
Skills
6

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Quick insight

This role requires 44 essential competences across practical skill domains.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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