JOB SUMMARY

The Costume Designer is responsible for designing, creating, or purchasing the costumes, and wardrobe that actors/ contributors wear in a film or advertising production.  He/She works closely with directors, producers, and hair and makeup designers to contribute to the look and storytelling of the production.

MAIN ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (not limited to):

• Reading of the story and making a careful analysis of the plot, tone, and period of the story being told;

• Communicates with the production manager and director to understand their requirements and be able to give direction to casts, receive a formal brief for the project;

• Researches the fashion history and trends of the relevant time period and location;

• Compiling a collection of visual references to draw own final designs;

• Assembling the right fit costumes, and calling for approved casts for fitting

• Compile each individual costume design into a costume plot 

• Present the costume designs to the production manager and director

• Makes sure all the final costume presentations are shared with the client and get approved

• Processing payment for purchasing costumes based on the final approved mood board/reference;

• Gets approval before the shooting day for the purchased costumes with the director;

• Print the shoot list and call sheet for the shoot and follow up with the schedule throughout the shooting.

QUALIFICATION AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Proven experience as costume designer or similar role

• High school diploma; Degree in fashion design or relevant field is an advantage

• Knowledge of design, sewing and textiles

• Understanding of a range of styles and cultural/historical elements

• Aptitude in research

• Excellent communication and people skills

• Creativity and attention to detail

• Well-organized and reliable