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What Do They Do?
Create wearable art that tells a story
Translate scripts and clothing descriptions into characters we love
Innovate with new fashion and technology
Create clothing we cannot imagine yet
Influence trends with their creations
Lead teams to design and produce costumes on a budget
Collaborate with directors, set designers, and hair and makeup artists
What Might A Typical Day Look Like?
Meet with writers and directors to understand their vision for a character costumes
Many meetings (10+) before a final decision
Design and sew a 1890 men's shirt with 7 buttons, tails, and a hidden monogram
Sew 100 more shirts for a scene in a ballroom
Create a wedding dress set in the year 2500 on Mars
Make a fire-resistant and colour-changing dress
Ensure that a team of 5-20 people works seamlessly to meet tight deadlines
Quiz
Does sewing 1000 beads on a dress seem like a project you would like to do?
Ideally you would be okay with doing a project like this after being trained. If you have zero interest or are unsure if you could push through the challenge, maybe another career would be more suitable for you.
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You Will Love It if....
Your imagination is your greatest strength and you want to develop it even more.
You are willing to put in years of hard work in a competitive field.
You have a strong interest in sewing, fabrics, and earning a degree in this subject.
Ruth Carter, the first African American Oscar Winner for Best Costume Design, in 2019 for Black Panther:
Look For Another Career Path If...
You are not comfortable working any time of day to meet tight deadlines.
You are not willing to do hard, sometimes repetitive work for days or even weeks.
You do not like researching random historical periods, techniques, and cultures.
You do not like being behind the scenes.
Costume design is...
Quiz
Is becoming famous important to you?
Most costume designers don't gain fame like a movie star, but many people see their work! It that enough for you?
Take Action
Do you already have some of the skills needed?
Have you decided to be a costume designer?
Here is a guinea pig to look at while you think! How ridiculous would they look without a costume?
This Byte has been authored by
Kassie Dwarika
Director of Content Programs | Debate Coach