Job Description:

• 1) Selects and fits costumes for cast members according to style of historical period and characters to be portrayed: Analyzes script or reviews analysis of SUPERVISOR, COSTUMING to determine locale of story and number of costumes required for each character.

• 2) Studies books, pictures, and examples of costumes to determine styles worn during specified period in history.

• 3) Inventories stock to determine types and condition of costuming available and selects costumes based on script analysis and studies.

• 4) Examines costume on cast member and sketches or writes notes designating alterations.

• 5) Makes minor alterations and repairs to costume by hand, or using sewing machine.

• 6) Sends costume to tailor for major alterations or repairs.

• 7) May design and construct unusual costumes, applying creative ingenuity.

• 8) May press and spot-clean costumes, using electric iron and cleaning fluid.

• 9) May purchase or rent costumes and other wardrobe accessories.