Costume Designer (Sample Job Description)

This Costume Designer job description template includes key Costume Designer duties and responsibilities. You can post this template on job boards to attract prospect applicants.

Job Brief:

We are looking for a creative Costume Designer to create clothes and costume props for actors on film, theater or TV. Your work will play a great part in setting the tone of a story and enhancing the actor’s performance.

As costume designer, you must be very creative and well-versed in different garment types and styles. You should be talented at sketching and see creating clothes as an art. Collaborating closely with a multi-disciplinary team to create the best visual effect is what we’ll expect from you.

Responsibilities:

• Study script to understand costume requirements in terms of setting, era and character attributes
• Perform research on historical periods and different regions
• Develop costume plots for characters
• Create preliminary sketches of costumes and present them for approval
• Produce the final designs with fabrics, styles and colors
• Work with costume makers to materialize sketches
• Hire or buy ready costumes when necessary
• Ensure costumes stay within budget
• Supervise fittings and rehearsals
• Assume responsibility of returning, storing or disposing used costumes after filming

Requirements:

• Proven experience as costume designer or similar role
• Knowledge of design, sewing and textiles
• Understanding of a range of styles and cultural/historical elements
• Aptitude in research
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Creativity and attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; Degree in fashion design or relevant field