1. Costume Designer Chau Nguyen Fash 100 Chau Nguyen Fash 100 …and, action!

2. Job Description Manage a team of skilled personnel Responsible for the design, creation, purchase and accessories of costumes for performing arts, motion pictures and television productions Read scripts and research setting/period to ensure authenticity of costumes Work with the director, lighting and scenic designers, make-up artists, and actors to establish the desired mood of the production and characters Provide design sketches (can be by hand, Photoshop or CAD) Depending on the production’s budget, other duties may include… Taking actors’ measurements and arrange fittings Drafting, sewing, dyeing/distressing fabrics Repair costumes Manage budget Depending on the production’s budget, other duties may include… Taking actors’ measurements and arrange fittings Drafting, sewing, dyeing/distressing fabrics Repair costumes Manage budget

3. Training & Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in fashion or costume design Comprehensive study of theatre Knowledge of various periods from historical to contemporary Understanding of color, fabric and garment construction

4. creative flair good leadership skills team member mentality work well under pressure to meet deadlines history buff good communication skills organized Personal Qualities

5. Range is anywhere from $500-$150,000/production Salary Availability Dependent upon the entertainment and performing arts industry Location Hollywood, CA New York City, NY Metropolitan areas Local theatres

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