Costume Attendant (PRODUCTIONTECHNOLOGIST)

Music Forward Foundation

California (SAA)

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Work Process Schedule

Work Process Content

On the Job Training

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Skills

Plan production or event procedures or sequences

Create worksheets for dressing lists, show notes, or costume checks
Demonstrate a working understanding of how to purchase, rent, or requisition costumes or other wardrobe necessities
Demonstrate a working understanding of how to provide managers with budget recommendations and take responsibility for budgetary line items related to costumes, storage, or makeup needs
Assign lockers to employees and maintain locker rooms, dressing rooms, wig rooms, or costume storage or laundry areas
Demonstrate a working understanding of how to recommend vendors and monitor their work.

Read work orders or other instructions to determine event specifications or wardrobe requirements

Examine costume fit on cast members and sketch or write notes for alterations
Study books, pictures, or examples of period clothing to determine styles worn during specific periods in history
Review scripts or other production information to determine a story’s locale or period, as well as the number of characters and required costumes

Assemble wardrobe or performance equipment

Design or construct costumes or send them to tailors for construction, major repairs, or alterations

Maintain wardrobe or event equipment

Clean and press costumes before and after performances and perform any minor repairs
Monitor, maintain, or secure inventories of costumes, wigs, or makeup, providing keys or access to assigned directors, costume designers, or wardrobe mistresses/masters
Care for non-clothing items, such as flags, table skirts, or draperies
Inventory wardrobe items and record production data
Distribute costumes or related equipment and keep records of item status
Inventory stock to determine types or conditions of available costuming
Collaborate with other workers to use equipment or perform technical procedures.

Provide dressing assistance to cast members or assign cast dressers to assist specific cast members with costume changes.

Arrange costumes in order of use to facilitate quick-change procedures for performances
Check the appearance of costumes on stage or under lights to determine whether desired effects are being achieved
Collaborate with production designers, costume designers, or other production staff to discuss and execute costume design details.
Demonstrate a working understanding of how to direct the work of wardrobe crews during dress rehearsals or performances

Participate in the hiring, training, scheduling, or supervision of alteration workers

Return rented items after event
Return borrowed or rented items when productions are complete and return other items to storage

General Practices

Demonstrate a working understanding of the company’s policies, mission and vision, culture, and employee expectations

Demonstrate ability to take initiative, work in high-pressure environments, and engage in appropriate communication practices

Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Demonstrate a working understanding of the organization’s administrative, operational, and production workflow
Demonstrate best practices for maintaining professional interactions within the company and across social media
Accept critique and apply feedback to improve skills and understand the creative iterative process

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