Skills by Occupation

select costumes develop design ideas cooperatively propose improvements to artistic production present detailed design proposals define costume fabrication methods draw up costume patterns meet deadlines design wearing apparel update design results during rehearsals supervise costume workers analyse score monitor developments in technology used for design verify feasibility analyse the scenography understand artistic concepts collaborate with designers synthesise clothing with accessories adapt to artists' creative demands examine sample garments apply fashion trends to footwear and leather goods develop design concept gather reference materials for artwork research new ideas draw up costume sketches use communication equipment communicate during show analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions identify target markets for designs work safely with chemicals show sample garments translate artistic concepts to technical designs adapt existing designs to changed circumstances conduct costume research coach staff for running the performance keep up to date on costume design safeguard artistic quality of performance sew textile-based articles monitor sociological trends perform quality control of design during a run analyse a script define costume materials

CAD software update budget attend rehearsals use CAD software draw up artistic production work with respect for own safety work with the director of photography work with the lighting crew organise resources for artistic production adapt costumes copyright legislation lighting techniques organise costume fittings use personal protection equipment photography perform costume settings analyse the need for technical resources work with the camera crew keep personal administration follow directions of the artistic director collaborate with a technical staff in artistic productions provide documentation lead a team labour legislation document your own practice