Work history
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Costume DesignerUnleyek
- Liverpool, United KingdomFreelance
Funded short film, shot over three days in three locations.
Responsibilities
• Script breakdown and creation of costume plot.
• Sourced and pulled costumes, working to a specific budget.
• Managed all aspects of Costume Department across a three-day shoot in multiple locations:
o line-up and costume prep,
o creating costume bible, maintaining continuity notes,
o working on set in a Standby capacity for costume continuity.
• Worked to COVID guidelines relating to Costume Department.
• Managed wrap and returns.
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Costume DailyThree Chimneys
- United KingdomFreelance
Dressing SAs (adults and children) in 1940s period, including military. Prepping line-up. Repairs. Laundry.
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Skills
- Sewing
- Hand Sewing
- Pattern Cutting
- Textiles
- Project Management
- Copywriting
- Driving License
Education
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Level 2 TextilesCity and guilds
Derby, United Kingdom
This part-time course is helping to develop my design ideas and I’m learning a lot about different sampling techniques and fabric manipulation and processing, including dying.
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Craft Certificate - Costume pathwayNational Film and Television School (NFTS)
- Leeds, United Kingdom
Basic and advanced costume training, covering the following:
• Understand how to communicate effectively with colleagues in both prep and on location/set
• Be able to develop and maintain good working relationships during the production process
• Understand hazards and risks in the workplace and be able to evaluate and minimise risks.
• Be able to measure, cut & sew (both by hand & machine) and press clothing efficiently & safely
• Understand the relevant equipment, materials, supplies & related issues
• Organise efficiently the workstations, other ancillary equipment & supplies and prepare laundry facilities
• Be able to select, prepare, organize & manage the wardrobes, materials, equipment & supplies for a shoot
• Understand the characteristics of the relevant costume materials
• Have a developed understanding of the Costume Department principles
• Have an understanding of the importance of continuity in Costume
• Have an appreciation of Costume history – the fashion & styles
• Demonstrate an awareness of production issues related to sustainability and the environment particularly in connection with the care & laundering of fabrics
• Be able to operate effectively as a freelance worker