Added: 03/23/2006 |
Introduction to Costume Designer WorkCostume designers are responsible for the creation, design, adapting and acquiring of all items of costume for a production. Costume designer work is very interesting, because those specialists design original costumes and this is their main task. Also costume designer work include oversee the adaptation, hire and purchase of ready-made clothing, and work with a team of craftspeople and technicians who will transform their sketches into wearable clothes and look after the dresses or suits once on set or at the theatre. Because of the fact that costume designers design costumes for film or stage they should have great imagination.
Costume designers have the costume managing, staffing and department a team of staff that may include a costume/wardrobe assistants, costume/wardrobe supervisor, costume design assistant and skilled technicians such as milliners, finishers, makers, dyers and cutters. The number of job roles and size of department vary depending on the type and size of production.
Costume designer work is deeply intertwined with the producer/director and the set designer to create ideas that enhance character's person through dressing and complement their concept of the film/play and also the overall design of production and is corresponding the available budget. Designers often also work with the props department and make-up designers to agree suitable accessories, hair styles and make-up to complement the clothing.
Costume designer work may include carrying out research into costume fabrics, styles, construction and designs methods which are suitable for the time period of production, applying a number of resources including the Internet, museums and libraries. They may also discuss character and costume ideas with performers and actors.
Costume designers should also need to think about how different types of movement and lighting affect colors and costumes, and in which way costumes may have an effect on sound on the production. Also costume designers are responsible for the returning of hired clothing, looking after the costumes and the disposal or sale of any remaining outfits, once filming is completed Supervising departmental schedules and budgets; organizing costume continuity and running wardrobes are also responsibility of designers.
There are some tips for those who want to be costume designers in the future. Person will need to continue to develop up his or her show reel/portfolio, contacts and skills. Individuals may get access to professional development schemes and professional recognition thanks to the membership of various professional bodies such as the Society of British Theatre Designers and the Chartered Society of Designers.
It would be better to join such professional organizations as the Costume Society that offers an annual journal, newsletter and program of meetings, and provides networking opportunities to enable members to keep up-to-date with the recent costume history researches.
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