Wardrobe Assistant, Costume Maker and Dresser with a BA in 'Creative Arts for Theatre and Film' from The University for the Creative Arts, Rochester.

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Recently graduated from the Northern College of Costume's Summer 2019, 15 week Costume Making course.

 

2 1/2 years experience working in the wardrobe department of a producing regional theatre and practical experience in costume, props and scenic art.

 

Good interpersonal skills, a fast learner who takes direction well and has experience of dealing with others in fast paced, high-pressure environments, proving highly capable of quick thinking whilst remaining calm and professional.

Skills:
Costume: design and construction, fittings, dressing and quick changes, hair styling, pattern making and manipulation, competent machinist, embroidery, hand sewing techniques, tailoring, alterations, repairs, costume maintenance, dyeing and breakdown, costume props and sourcing/adapting costume pieces.

Theatre Design: Set, prop and costume design, concept art, technical drawings, white card/colour model box and scale miniature making.

Prop making and Scenic Painting: Paint effects, sculpting, poly carving, silicone mould making, resin casting, laser cutting, comfortable using ban saws/drills, wood lathe, spot welding, soldering iron and vacuum forming.

Proficient with industrial and domestic sewing machines and also in Microsoft Office, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and experience with both Macs and PCs.