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Costume Designer A Visual Storyteller

Costume Designer A Visual Storyteller. Kellee Davidson Fashion 105, Mesa College November 30, 2010. Costume Designer. Duties. Read & analyze scripts Research! Produce costume plot and preliminary sketches Work closely with the production and design teams

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Costume Designer A Visual Storyteller

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  1. Costume DesignerA Visual Storyteller Kellee Davidson Fashion 105, Mesa College November 30, 2010

  2. Costume Designer

  3. Duties • Read & analyze scripts • Research! • Produce costume plot and preliminary sketches • Work closely with the production and design teams • Produce drawings of original designs and/or incorporate ready-made garments, shoes, accessories • Develop & implement a budget • Prepare & oversee overall production schedules • Hire & supervise costuming staff and suppliers • Develop patterns, if necessary • Purchase materials or ready-made items, on budget • Attend fittings and rehearsals

  4. Education • Minimum 2-year degree in fashion or costume design • Preferred BA in fine arts, set design, theatre design, history, fashion or costume design • Advanced degrees may be required for some positions • Relevant work experience

  5. Abilities • Able to accurately analyze scripts • Excellent research skills • Superb designing and dressmaking skills • Solid understanding of textiles, accessories • Eye for detail, color, shape • Understanding of body types, appropriate styling • Ability to work within a strict budget • Ability to meet deadlines • Excellent communication skills

  6. Personal Qualities • Detail oriented • Organized, efficient • Strong leader & collaborator • Possess strong people-skills • Patient • Artistic

  7. Salary • Commensurate with experience • Entry level: $500/production • Experienced level: $20,000/production • Top level: $150,000/production • NY average: $81,000 • LA average: $65,000

  8. Locations • Largest, highest paid markets: Los Angeles & New York • Opportunities in Seattle are on the rise • Additional opportunities with local theatres, non-profit organizations & schools

  9. Availability • Competition for major motion pictures, Broadway productions is fierce • Typical career path: Design Assistant, University/Regional Theatre -> Costume Designer, University/Regional Theatre -> Costume Designer, Broadway/Off-Broadway -> Costume Designer, Television & Film

  10. Resources • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costume_designer • http://www.costumedesignersguild.com/overview-history/ • http://www.aact.org/people/costumedesigner.html • http://www.costumedesignblog.com/?page_id=2 • http://www.media-match.com/usa/jobtypes/costume-designer-jobs-402696.php • http://www.fashion-schools.org/costume-designer.htm • http://www.designschools.com/careers-jobs/costume-design.html • http://www.indeed.com/salary?q1=Costume+Designer&l1=los+Angeles%2C+CA

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