Their creative work ranges from designing original costumes, to overseeing the purchase and adaptation of ready-made outfits.Īs Head of the Costume Department, Costume Designers are responsible for staffing and for managing a team of skilled personnel.
Costume Designers’ work is integral to defining the overall ‘look’ of films, and their role requires a great deal of expertise. This must be achieved within strict budgets, and to tight schedules. They are in charge of designing, creating, acquiring and hiring all costumes for Actors and extras. Costume Designers start working on costumes for TV, theatre and films at the beginning of pre-production.