George Dicker
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George Dicker

Costume AssistantLondon, United Kingdom
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George Dicker
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George Dicker

Costume AssistantLondon, United Kingdom
About me
I’m a young enthusiastic costume student looking to work hard into the industry that so greatly sustains our nation. Currently studying at Rose Bruford College, I have experience in many areas of costume in film, tv and theatre and design. My goal would be to work as a costume supervisor for film and tv.
Projects
  • The Apartment 2020
    The Apartment 2020I worked as the Costume Supervisor for a triple bill of Tennessee Williams plays named "The Apartment" from Oct - Dec of 2020. Set in 1920's New York the three plays performed where I Never Get Dressed Till After Dark on Sundays, The Magic Tower and The Long Goodbye. Directed by Adjoa Andoh. My role included multiple cast/character fittings, hiring costumes, costume alterations, making, organising meetings, buying costumes, ensuring period costume accuracy, hair and makeup, managing budgets, lea
  • Spring awakening 2020
    Spring awakening 2020I worked on an actor musician musical of Spring Awakening from Jan - March 2020, as a costume maker, wardrobe assistant and dresser. The design of the show was a mix of 1890's traditional garments with punk rock 80's styling. I made a velvet working mans style jacket with two flap pockets and a jetted pocket at the breast. It included traditional influenced frogging with a hook and bar stand fastening. Matching breeches were made to create a full suit. This was worn by the main character of Melc
Projects credited in
  • Spring awakening 2020
    Spring awakening 2020I worked on an actor musician musical of Spring Awakening from Jan - March 2020, as a costume maker, wardrobe assistant and dresser. The design of the show was a mix of 1890's traditional garments with punk rock 80's styling. I made a velvet working mans style jacket with two flap pockets and a jetted pocket at the breast. It included traditional influenced frogging with a hook and bar stand fastening. Matching breeches were made to create a full suit. This was worn by the main character of Melc
Work history
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    Fabric sellerThe Cloth House
     - London, United KingdomPart Time
    Selling fabrics to everyday making enthusiasts, along with buyers, supervisors, wardrobe assistants, designers and directors for film, tv and theatre. Helping choose correct fabrics from designs or descriptions given by customers, so I had to have an extensive knowledge of fabrics and garment construction to give true help.
Skills
  • Team Management
  • Hand Embroidery
  • Embroidery
  • Contemporary Embroidery
  • Hand Sewing
  • Buying
  • Costume Buying
  • Fashion Buying
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Delegation
  • Fabric Construction
  • Fabric Sourcing
  • Fabric Knowledge
  • Costume Assistant
  • Costume Construction
  • Costume Design
  • Costume Making
  • Costume Styling
  • Costume Supervision
  • Costume Maker
  • Costume Dresser
  • Costume Cutting
  • Costume History
  • Costume Sourcing
  • Money Handling
  • Budget Negotiation
  • Client Negotiation
  • Machine Sewing
  • Couture Sewing
  • Being Friendly
  • Personable
  • Design
Education
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    BA Hons Costume ProductionRosebruford
    London, United Kingdom
    Work collaboratively with internal and external Stage Managers, Designers, Directors, Lighting Designers, Sound Designers, Scenic Artists and Actors. Experience with Complex Costume Making, period and modern, Costume Supervisor for 1920’s production and 1970’s musical, costume standbys for principle and crowd roles, also experience in buying and being a wardrobe mistress/ assistant.