Skills by Occupation

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

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