Senior Costume Designer - Lead Stage & Screen Costumes

Placements24; Canterbury; Sur place; NZD 65 000 - 97 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus eligibility

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Creative growth

Collaborative team

Résumé du poste

Placements24, Welkom-based client in the Arts & Entertainment sector, seeks a visionary and experienced Senior Costume Designer to lead the costume department from concept to completion across theatre, film, and television productions.

You will guide fabric selection, sketching, fittings, and collaboration with directors and designers to ensure costumes enhance the narrative and aesthetic vision. A strong portfolio and leadership experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in costume design for Arts & Entertainment productions.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a wide range of design styles and successful projects.
• Proficiency in costume sketching, pattern making, and garment construction techniques.
• Understanding of textiles, dyes, and historical fashion periods.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Degree in Costume Design, Fashion Design, Theatre Arts, or equivalent experience.

Responsabilités

• Develop original costume concepts and designs that align with the overall production vision.
• Create detailed sketches, mood boards, and fabric swatches for presentations.
• Oversee the construction, sourcing, and fitting of all costumes.
• Manage costume budgets, schedules, and the work of assistant designers and wardrobe staff.
• Collaborate with directors, actors, and technical teams throughout the production process.
• Ensure historical accuracy, thematic consistency, and practicality of all costumes.

Connaissances

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Portfolio

Garment construction

Formation

Degree in Costume Design

Description du poste

Placements24, Welkom-based client in the Arts & Entertainment sector, seeks a visionary and experienced Senior Costume Designer to lead the costume department from concept to completion across theatre, film, and television productions.

You will guide fabric selection, sketching, fittings, and collaboration with directors and designers to ensure costumes enhance the narrative and aesthetic vision. A strong portfolio and leadership experience are essential.