Skills by Occupation

maintain workshop space finish costumes sew pieces of fabric dye fabrics dressmaking cut fabrics understand artistic concepts keep up with trends draw up artists' measurements finish project within budget draw up costume patterns maintain theatre equipment work safely with machines maintain rigging equipment prepare personal work environment manage personal professional development adapt to artists' creative demands translate artistic concepts to technical designs adapt costumes follow work schedule use manual sewing techniques use personal protection equipment assemble costume parts meet deadlines work ergonomically work with respect for own safety work safely with chemicals perform costume settings

attend rehearsals work with the director of photography keep personal administration define costume fabrication methods work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision work with the lighting crew follow directions of the artistic director prevent fire in a performance environment adapt existing designs to changed circumstances manage consumables stock promote yourself organise workshop space manage technical resources stock support a designer in the developing process develop professional network work with the camera crew draw up costume sketches plan workshop activity organise costume fittings