Costume Attendants

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Also known as:
Costume Attendant, Theatrical Wardrobe Attendant, Theatrical Wardrobe Dresser, Wardrobe Assistant, Wardrobe Attendant, Wardrobe Custodian, Wardrobe Dresser, Wardrobe Supervisor

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SNAPSHOT

Select, fit, and take care of costumes for cast members, and aid entertainers. May assist with multiple costume changes during performances.

Leadership	HIGH
Critical decision making	MED
Level of responsibilities	HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines	HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict	LOW

Competition for this position	LOW
Communication with others	LOW
Work closely with team members, clients etc.	HIGH
Comfort of the work setting	HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions	LOW
Exposure to job hazards	LOW
Physical demands	LOW

Daily tasks

Inventory stock to determine types or conditions of available costuming.

Collaborate with production designers, costume designers, or other production staff to discuss and execute costume design details.

Clean and press costumes before and after performances and perform any minor repairs.

Study books, pictures, or examples of period clothing to determine styles worn during specific periods in history.

Purchase, rent, or requisition costumes or other wardrobe necessities.

Examine costume fit on cast members and sketch or write notes for alterations.

Return borrowed or rented items when productions are complete and return other items to storage.

Design or construct costumes or send them to tailors for construction, major repairs, or alterations.

Provide dressing assistance to cast members or assign cast dressers to assist specific cast members with costume changes.

Distribute costumes or related equipment and keep records of item status.

Check the appearance of costumes on stage or under lights to determine whether desired effects are being achieved.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Handling and Moving Objects	Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE

Fine Arts	Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Design	Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Production and Processing	Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Customer and Personal Service	Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Psychology	Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Administration and Management	Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Mechanical	Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

TOP SKILLS

Active Listening	Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness	Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Service Orientation	Actively looking for ways to help people.

Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.