Costume Designer
- Category: Fashion Designer Jobs
- Location: Sydney, New South Wales
- Job Type: Full Time / Part Time
- Salary: Estimated: $ 19K to 20K
- Published on: 2025/09/21
We are looking for a creative Costume Designer to create clothes and costume props for actors on film, theatre or TV. Your work will play a great part in setting the tone of a story and enhancing the actor’s performance.
As a 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 colours
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 for returning, storing or disposing of used costumes after filming
Requirements
Proven experience as a costume designer or similar role
Knowledge of design, sewing and textiles
Understanding 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
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