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Theatrical Costume Maker and Designer
Wardrobe Master or MistressCostume Maker )



Duties and Tasks
Quick Facts
Work Conditions
Personal Requirements
Related Industries
Labour Market
Related Jobs
Earnings
Related Courses
Further Information
State Specific Information

Selecting costumes to be used for a future production
Selecting costumes to be used for a future production


Theatrical costume makers and designers undertake or coordinate the design, manufacture and purchase of costumes for television, film and stage productions. 

Fact Sheet

Duties and Tasks

Theatrical costume makers and designers may perform the following tasks:

  • talk with directors and costume designers about the types of costumes to be worn in a production
  • estimate costs involved in supplying costumes and accessories such as hats, shoes and jewellery
  • prepare material and labour budgets for supplying costumes for each production
  • take the actors' measurements and coordinate garment, wig, hat and shoe fittings
  • buy or hire costumes, or arrange to have them made
  • undertake or supervise the making, alteration and repair of costumes
  • make running repairs and alterations to costumes during the production
  • make sure costumes are properly stored and cared for.

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Learning Area Art  
Home Economics  
Performing Arts  
Work Demand Including good vision for detail  
Including mainly indoor work  
Including reading or writing  
Work Field Art, Design, Music and Entertainment  
Work Interest Creative or Artistic  
Organising or Clerical  
Persuading or Service  
Skill Level Skilled Non-trade Jobs  
Quick Facts

Work Conditions

Theatrical costume makers and designers work as part of a production team and may be required to work long or irregular hours. They generally begin their careers as wardrobe assistants.

Personal Requirements

  • knowledge of fashion and historical or culturally specific costuming
  • skills in pattern making and sewing
  • able to work independently or as part of a team
  • creative
  • able to work under pressure
  • good communication skills.

Related Industries

Textile, Leather, Clothing and Footwear Manufacturing
Creative and Performing Arts Activities

Labour Market

Information

Australian JobOutlook for Media Equipment Operators

Vacancies

Australian JobSearch for Media Equipment Operators (ALL AUSTRALIA)
Australian VolunteerSearch - Arts/Culture and Heritage for ALL AUSTRALIA
Work Opportunities websites

Related Jobs

Clothing Patternmaker
Milliner
Set Production Worker
Tailor

Earnings


Income of persons working full-time, 2006
Performing Arts Support Workers

Income per Week Number Share (%)
$1000 or more 2,138 32.9
$400 - $599 1,050 16.2
$600 - $799 1,502 23.1
$800 - $999 1,388 21.4
Less than $400 420 6.5


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This information is based on the 2006 census conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.


Earnings of persons working full-time and part-time, 2006
Performing Arts Support Workers

Employment Status Weekly Income ($)
Full-time 930
Part-time 403


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This information is based on the Employee Earnings, Benefits and Trade Union Membership survey conducting annually by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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Related Courses

New South Wales / ACT
South Australia
Victoria
Western Australia

See State Specific Information below for further education and training options.

Further Information

Australian Fashion Council
Creative Industries Skills Council
Innovation and Business Skills Australia
Light Manufacturing Industry Training Council Inc (WA)
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (ACT)
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (NSW)
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (QLD)
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (SA/NT)
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (TAS)
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (VIC)
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (WA)

State Specific Information

New South Wales / ACT
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

Producing patterns for a costume
Producing patterns for a costume

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