- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Select, fit, and take care of costumes for cast members, and aid entertainers. May assist with multiple costume changes during performances.
Costume Attendants spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Near Vision, Oral Expression, and Finger Dexterity. Costume Attendants are typically characterized as being Conventional and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Fine Arts, and Mathematics and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Active Listening.
Work Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Assisting and Caring for Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Getting Information
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Thinking Creatively
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Documenting/Recording Information
Developing and Building Teams
Controlling Machines and Processes
Training and Teaching Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Selling or Influencing Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Analyzing Data or Information
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Scheduling Work and Activities
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Interacting With Computers
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Processing Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Near Vision
Oral Expression
Finger Dexterity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Originality
Deductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Manual Dexterity
Problem Sensitivity
Far Vision
Category Flexibility
Inductive Reasoning
Speech Clarity
Fluency of Ideas
Visualization
Visual Color Discrimination
Selective Attention
Information Ordering
Written Expression
Control Precision
Speech Recognition
Flexibility of Closure
Static Strength
Perceptual Speed
Trunk Strength
Multilimb Coordination
Depth Perception
Extent Flexibility
Wrist-Finger Speed
Stamina
Hearing Sensitivity
Dynamic Strength
Gross Body Coordination
Speed of Closure
Response Orientation
Gross Body Equilibrium
Time Sharing
Speed of Limb Movement
Reaction Time
Auditory Attention
Interests
Conventional
Realistic
Artistic
Social
Enterprising
Investigative
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Fine Arts
Mathematics
Computers and Electronics
Education and Training
English Language
Psychology
Sociology and Anthropology
Design
Mechanical
Communications and Media
Therapy and Counseling
Administration and Management
Public Safety and Security
Chemistry
Engineering and Technology
Sales and Marketing
Production and Processing
Personnel and Human Resources
Telecommunications
Transportation
Philosophy and Theology
Geography
Clerical
Foreign Language
History and Archeology
Economics and Accounting
Medicine and Dentistry
Wages
New York
$58,240
Nevada
$37,320
Washington
$36,720
Massachusetts
$36,480
Texas
$35,770
District of Columbia
$35,480
Illinois
$35,210
Arizona
$33,350
Georgia
$32,350
Indiana
$31,770
Wisconsin
$31,590
Pennsylvania
$31,520
Michigan
$30,630
Ohio
$29,350
Oregon
$27,400
New Jersey
$27,240
Alabama
$26,830
Missouri
$26,380
Tennessee
$23,560
California
$22,550
Kentucky
$20,510
Louisiana
$19,980
Florida
$19,160
Utah
$18,430
Maryland
$18,310
Skills
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Monitoring
Speaking
Social Perceptiveness
Service Orientation
Coordination
Persuasion
Time Management
Judgment and Decision Making
Negotiation
Complex Problem Solving
Management of Personnel Resources
Writing
Active Learning
Operations Analysis
Operation and Control
Operation Monitoring
Quality Control Analysis
Instructing
Troubleshooting
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Work Values
Relationships
Support
Working Conditions
Independence
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Dependability
Cooperation
Stress Tolerance
Concern for Others
Attention to Detail
Self Control
Social Orientation
Integrity
Adaptability/Flexibility
Independence
Persistence
Initiative
Leadership
Innovation
Achievement/Effort
Analytical Thinking
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Physical Proximity
Contact With Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Exposed to Contaminants
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Time Pressure
Spend Time Walking and Running
Coordinate or Lead Others
Freedom to Make Decisions
Frequency of Decision Making
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Telephone
Level of Competition
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With External Customers
Electronic Mail
Work Schedules
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Duration of Typical Work Week
Exposed to High Places
Degree of Automation
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Consequence of Error
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Public Speaking
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Time Pressure
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Decision Making
Telephone
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Electronic Mail
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Letters and Memos
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Public Speaking
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Letters and Memos
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to High Places
Telephone
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Time Pressure
Telephone
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Telephone
Exposed to Contaminants
Time Pressure
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Exposed to High Places
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to High Places
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Contaminants
Letters and Memos
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Distribute costumes and related equipment, and keep records of item status.
Arrange costumes in order of use to facilitate quick-change procedures for performances.
Return borrowed or rented items when productions are complete and return other items to storage.
Clean and press costumes before and after performances, and perform any minor repairs.
Assign lockers to employees, and maintain locker rooms, dressing rooms, wig rooms, and costume storage and laundry areas.
- Importance Supplemental-
Provide assistance to cast members in wearing costumes, or assign cast dressers to assist specific cast members with costume changes.
Design and construct costumes or send them to tailors for construction, major repairs, or alterations.
Purchase, rent, or requisition costumes and other wardrobe necessities.
Check the appearance of costumes on-stage and under lights in order to determine whether desired effects are being achieved.
Inventory stock in order to determine types and conditions of available costuming.
Collaborate with production designers, costume designers, and other production staff in order to discuss and execute costume design details.
Monitor, maintain, and secure inventories of costumes, wigs, and makeup, providing keys or access to assigned directors, costume designers, and wardrobe mistresses/masters.
Create worksheets for dressing lists, show notes, and costume checks.
Direct the work of wardrobe crews during dress rehearsals and performances.
Examine costume fit on cast members, and sketch or write notes for alterations.
Review scripts or other production information in order to determine a story's locale and period, as well as the number of characters and required costumes.
Recommend vendors and monitor their work.
Study books, pictures, and examples of period clothing in order to determine styles worn during specific periods in history.
Provide managers with budget recommendations, and take responsibility for budgetary line items related to costumes, storage, and makeup needs.
Participate in the hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of alteration workers.
Care for non-clothing items such as flags, table skirts, and draperies.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Distribute costumes and related equipment, and keep records of item status.
Clean and press costumes before and after performances, and perform any minor repairs.
Return borrowed or rented items when productions are complete and return other items to storage.
Arrange costumes in order of use to facilitate quick-change procedures for performances.
Assign lockers to employees, and maintain locker rooms, dressing rooms, wig rooms, and costume storage and laundry areas.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Provide assistance to cast members in wearing costumes, or assign cast dressers to assist specific cast members with costume changes.
Examine costume fit on cast members, and sketch or write notes for alterations.
Purchase, rent, or requisition costumes and other wardrobe necessities.
Collaborate with production designers, costume designers, and other production staff in order to discuss and execute costume design details.
Care for non-clothing items such as flags, table skirts, and draperies.
Inventory stock in order to determine types and conditions of available costuming.
Design and construct costumes or send them to tailors for construction, major repairs, or alterations.
Check the appearance of costumes on-stage and under lights in order to determine whether desired effects are being achieved.
Create worksheets for dressing lists, show notes, and costume checks.
Review scripts or other production information in order to determine a story's locale and period, as well as the number of characters and required costumes.
Direct the work of wardrobe crews during dress rehearsals and performances.
Study books, pictures, and examples of period clothing in order to determine styles worn during specific periods in history.
Participate in the hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of alteration workers.
Monitor, maintain, and secure inventories of costumes, wigs, and makeup, providing keys or access to assigned directors, costume designers, and wardrobe mistresses/masters.
Recommend vendors and monitor their work.
Provide managers with budget recommendations, and take responsibility for budgetary line items related to costumes, storage, and makeup needs.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Clean and press costumes before and after performances, and perform any minor repairs.
Arrange costumes in order of use to facilitate quick-change procedures for performances.
Distribute costumes and related equipment, and keep records of item status.
Assign lockers to employees, and maintain locker rooms, dressing rooms, wig rooms, and costume storage and laundry areas.
Return borrowed or rented items when productions are complete and return other items to storage.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Provide assistance to cast members in wearing costumes, or assign cast dressers to assist specific cast members with costume changes.
Design and construct costumes or send them to tailors for construction, major repairs, or alterations.
Collaborate with production designers, costume designers, and other production staff in order to discuss and execute costume design details.
Participate in the hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of alteration workers.
Monitor, maintain, and secure inventories of costumes, wigs, and makeup, providing keys or access to assigned directors, costume designers, and wardrobe mistresses/masters.
Direct the work of wardrobe crews during dress rehearsals and performances.
Create worksheets for dressing lists, show notes, and costume checks.
Check the appearance of costumes on-stage and under lights in order to determine whether desired effects are being achieved.
Inventory stock in order to determine types and conditions of available costuming.
Study books, pictures, and examples of period clothing in order to determine styles worn during specific periods in history.
Recommend vendors and monitor their work.
Purchase, rent, or requisition costumes and other wardrobe necessities.
Review scripts or other production information in order to determine a story's locale and period, as well as the number of characters and required costumes.
Provide managers with budget recommendations, and take responsibility for budgetary line items related to costumes, storage, and makeup needs.
Examine costume fit on cast members, and sketch or write notes for alterations.
Care for non-clothing items such as flags, table skirts, and draperies.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Distribute costumes and related equipment, and keep records of item status.
Assign lockers to employees, and maintain locker rooms, dressing rooms, wig rooms, and costume storage and laundry areas.
Return borrowed or rented items when productions are complete and return other items to storage.
Arrange costumes in order of use to facilitate quick-change procedures for performances.
Clean and press costumes before and after performances, and perform any minor repairs.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Provide assistance to cast members in wearing costumes, or assign cast dressers to assist specific cast members with costume changes.
Collaborate with production designers, costume designers, and other production staff in order to discuss and execute costume design details.
Design and construct costumes or send them to tailors for construction, major repairs, or alterations.
Purchase, rent, or requisition costumes and other wardrobe necessities.
Care for non-clothing items such as flags, table skirts, and draperies.
Check the appearance of costumes on-stage and under lights in order to determine whether desired effects are being achieved.
Recommend vendors and monitor their work.
Study books, pictures, and examples of period clothing in order to determine styles worn during specific periods in history.
Direct the work of wardrobe crews during dress rehearsals and performances.
Examine costume fit on cast members, and sketch or write notes for alterations.
Create worksheets for dressing lists, show notes, and costume checks.
Inventory stock in order to determine types and conditions of available costuming.
Monitor, maintain, and secure inventories of costumes, wigs, and makeup, providing keys or access to assigned directors, costume designers, and wardrobe mistresses/masters.
Participate in the hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of alteration workers.
Provide managers with budget recommendations, and take responsibility for budgetary line items related to costumes, storage, and makeup needs.
Review scripts or other production information in order to determine a story's locale and period, as well as the number of characters and required costumes.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Return borrowed or rented items when productions are complete and return other items to storage.
Arrange costumes in order of use to facilitate quick-change procedures for performances.
Assign lockers to employees, and maintain locker rooms, dressing rooms, wig rooms, and costume storage and laundry areas.
Clean and press costumes before and after performances, and perform any minor repairs.
Distribute costumes and related equipment, and keep records of item status.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Provide assistance to cast members in wearing costumes, or assign cast dressers to assist specific cast members with costume changes.
Participate in the hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of alteration workers.
Monitor, maintain, and secure inventories of costumes, wigs, and makeup, providing keys or access to assigned directors, costume designers, and wardrobe mistresses/masters.
Examine costume fit on cast members, and sketch or write notes for alterations.
Study books, pictures, and examples of period clothing in order to determine styles worn during specific periods in history.
Inventory stock in order to determine types and conditions of available costuming.
Design and construct costumes or send them to tailors for construction, major repairs, or alterations.
Collaborate with production designers, costume designers, and other production staff in order to discuss and execute costume design details.
Check the appearance of costumes on-stage and under lights in order to determine whether desired effects are being achieved.
Recommend vendors and monitor their work.
Review scripts or other production information in order to determine a story's locale and period, as well as the number of characters and required costumes.
Care for non-clothing items such as flags, table skirts, and draperies.
Purchase, rent, or requisition costumes and other wardrobe necessities.
Create worksheets for dressing lists, show notes, and costume checks.
Provide managers with budget recommendations, and take responsibility for budgetary line items related to costumes, storage, and makeup needs.
Direct the work of wardrobe crews during dress rehearsals and performances.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Clean and press costumes before and after performances, and perform any minor repairs.
Distribute costumes and related equipment, and keep records of item status.
Assign lockers to employees, and maintain locker rooms, dressing rooms, wig rooms, and costume storage and laundry areas.
Return borrowed or rented items when productions are complete and return other items to storage.
Arrange costumes in order of use to facilitate quick-change procedures for performances.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Examine costume fit on cast members, and sketch or write notes for alterations.
Purchase, rent, or requisition costumes and other wardrobe necessities.
Check the appearance of costumes on-stage and under lights in order to determine whether desired effects are being achieved.
Collaborate with production designers, costume designers, and other production staff in order to discuss and execute costume design details.
Review scripts or other production information in order to determine a story's locale and period, as well as the number of characters and required costumes.
Study books, pictures, and examples of period clothing in order to determine styles worn during specific periods in history.
Care for non-clothing items such as flags, table skirts, and draperies.
Monitor, maintain, and secure inventories of costumes, wigs, and makeup, providing keys or access to assigned directors, costume designers, and wardrobe mistresses/masters.
Design and construct costumes or send them to tailors for construction, major repairs, or alterations.
Create worksheets for dressing lists, show notes, and costume checks.
Inventory stock in order to determine types and conditions of available costuming.
Recommend vendors and monitor their work.
Provide managers with budget recommendations, and take responsibility for budgetary line items related to costumes, storage, and makeup needs.
Participate in the hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of alteration workers.
Provide assistance to cast members in wearing costumes, or assign cast dressers to assist specific cast members with costume changes.
Direct the work of wardrobe crews during dress rehearsals and performances.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Return borrowed or rented items when productions are complete and return other items to storage.
Distribute costumes and related equipment, and keep records of item status.
Arrange costumes in order of use to facilitate quick-change procedures for performances.
Assign lockers to employees, and maintain locker rooms, dressing rooms, wig rooms, and costume storage and laundry areas.
Clean and press costumes before and after performances, and perform any minor repairs.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Recommend vendors and monitor their work.
Review scripts or other production information in order to determine a story's locale and period, as well as the number of characters and required costumes.
Care for non-clothing items such as flags, table skirts, and draperies.
Inventory stock in order to determine types and conditions of available costuming.
Create worksheets for dressing lists, show notes, and costume checks.
Purchase, rent, or requisition costumes and other wardrobe necessities.
Study books, pictures, and examples of period clothing in order to determine styles worn during specific periods in history.
Monitor, maintain, and secure inventories of costumes, wigs, and makeup, providing keys or access to assigned directors, costume designers, and wardrobe mistresses/masters.
Design and construct costumes or send them to tailors for construction, major repairs, or alterations.
Examine costume fit on cast members, and sketch or write notes for alterations.
Participate in the hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of alteration workers.
Check the appearance of costumes on-stage and under lights in order to determine whether desired effects are being achieved.
Provide assistance to cast members in wearing costumes, or assign cast dressers to assist specific cast members with costume changes.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Clean and press costumes before and after performances, and perform any minor repairs.
Arrange costumes in order of use to facilitate quick-change procedures for performances.
Assign lockers to employees, and maintain locker rooms, dressing rooms, wig rooms, and costume storage and laundry areas.
Distribute costumes and related equipment, and keep records of item status.
Return borrowed or rented items when productions are complete and return other items to storage.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Direct the work of wardrobe crews during dress rehearsals and performances.
Monitor, maintain, and secure inventories of costumes, wigs, and makeup, providing keys or access to assigned directors, costume designers, and wardrobe mistresses/masters.
Examine costume fit on cast members, and sketch or write notes for alterations.
Provide assistance to cast members in wearing costumes, or assign cast dressers to assist specific cast members with costume changes.
Check the appearance of costumes on-stage and under lights in order to determine whether desired effects are being achieved.
Create worksheets for dressing lists, show notes, and costume checks.
Collaborate with production designers, costume designers, and other production staff in order to discuss and execute costume design details.
Provide managers with budget recommendations, and take responsibility for budgetary line items related to costumes, storage, and makeup needs.
Participate in the hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of alteration workers.
Design and construct costumes or send them to tailors for construction, major repairs, or alterations.
Purchase, rent, or requisition costumes and other wardrobe necessities.
Review scripts or other production information in order to determine a story's locale and period, as well as the number of characters and required costumes.
Inventory stock in order to determine types and conditions of available costuming.
Care for non-clothing items such as flags, table skirts, and draperies.
Recommend vendors and monitor their work.
Study books, pictures, and examples of period clothing in order to determine styles worn during specific periods in history.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Clean and press costumes before and after performances, and perform any minor repairs.
Return borrowed or rented items when productions are complete and return other items to storage.
Arrange costumes in order of use to facilitate quick-change procedures for performances.
Assign lockers to employees, and maintain locker rooms, dressing rooms, wig rooms, and costume storage and laundry areas.
Distribute costumes and related equipment, and keep records of item status.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Participate in the hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of alteration workers.
Direct the work of wardrobe crews during dress rehearsals and performances.
Check the appearance of costumes on-stage and under lights in order to determine whether desired effects are being achieved.
Care for non-clothing items such as flags, table skirts, and draperies.
Study books, pictures, and examples of period clothing in order to determine styles worn during specific periods in history.
Create worksheets for dressing lists, show notes, and costume checks.
Design and construct costumes or send them to tailors for construction, major repairs, or alterations.
Inventory stock in order to determine types and conditions of available costuming.
Purchase, rent, or requisition costumes and other wardrobe necessities.
Recommend vendors and monitor their work.
Provide assistance to cast members in wearing costumes, or assign cast dressers to assist specific cast members with costume changes.
Collaborate with production designers, costume designers, and other production staff in order to discuss and execute costume design details.
Examine costume fit on cast members, and sketch or write notes for alterations.
Monitor, maintain, and secure inventories of costumes, wigs, and makeup, providing keys or access to assigned directors, costume designers, and wardrobe mistresses/masters.
Review scripts or other production information in order to determine a story's locale and period, as well as the number of characters and required costumes.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree