Skills by Occupation

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

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