Costume designer

Wardrobe designers work on the realisation of a theatrical performance or any other type of show, recorded or live, in which actors must perform roles for specific situations and eras. The wardrobe lets actors adopt proportions and personalities that make the event understandable and coherent. Clear examples in which wardrobe designers may be hired, apart from theatre, are television series, adverts, street performances, public relations events, etc. Wardrobe designers have training that also lets them undertake stage design and lighting tasks.

• Analyse the work and its characters and perform a suitable search.
  Starting from guidelines set by the director, wardrobe designers study the work and its characters, documented with information from current or past patterns and outline what costumes will be worn by each of the actors.
  They have to be clear about the exact nature of the event, the characters-actors, mobility and space requirements, set designs and the set and theme in general.
• Design the wardrobe for all characters.
  Make a proposal for the costumes for every character, either by hand, using the computer, with fabric samples, photographs or pre-created pieces as samples.
  After the idea or draft project has been approveed, develop the wardrobe-design project, designing the patterns for each piece, the individual sections, indicating all specifications before sending them to the production or dressmaking workshop.
• Coordinate and manage the creation of the entire wardrobe.
  Supervise that everything is tailored and produced per specifications, tasks that are generally outsourced to external workshops.
• Work closely with the set designer and lighting technician.
  If the costume designer is not a set designer, work closely together to seek aesthetic coherence and the correct ambience.
• Coordinate the wardrobe for the staging.
  In stage design, the wardrobe designer supervises that everything is done according to that which is established by the director and verifies that the wardrobe choices are the best possible.

Regulated training and graduates

• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Tèxtil, confecció i pell: Realització de vestuari per a l'espectacle (Nivell 3)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Tèxtil, confecció i pell: Gestió de sastreria de l'espectacle en viu (Nivell 3)
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Textiles, Clothing and Leather- Advanced Level: Costume tailor-made for shows
• Grau: Arts escèniques
• Grau: Arquitectura
• Grau: Belles arts
• Grau: Arts i disseny
• Grau: Disseny
• Grau: Enginyeria de tecnologia i disseny tèxtil
• Grau: Enginyeria de disseny industrial
• Grau: Enginyeria de disseny industrial i desenvolupament del producte
• Grau: Enginyeria de materials

Other specific skills

Self-confidence: Level 3

Creativity: Level 3

Team work and cooperation: Level 2

Conceptual thought: Level 2

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 3

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Artistic

People who show an interest in the artistic field enjoy expressing ideas and feelings through the language of art A creative spirit and the motivation to convey concepts or emotions are inherent to this interest. This field includes all the activities that are oriented towards creating artistic products in their various forms: works that are musical, cinematographic or visual in nature, as well as dance and related arts.

Design

People who show an interest in the field of design enjoy creating forms, styles and effects that improve the aesthetics, features or user-friendliness of products and spaces. This field of interest includes all the activities related to fashion and accessories design (clothes, jewellery) and interior design (furniture, window dressing). Creativity and knowledge of new trends are key in the carrying out of these activities in the professional world.

Fashion and pattern designer

Accessories designer

Fabric Designer

Designer of jewellery and objects made with precious metals

Model-maker

• Work hours

  Usually full-time.

• Salary

  Gross annual wages from 17.489 to 25.311 euros, depending on experience and personal worth. Median: 21.040 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Professional category

  Technician

• Human resources and equipment

  A private studio.