Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Read the script and meet the director to understand each character, the period and the mood of the project.
Research the era, region and social setting through books, photographs, archives and reference visits.
Create mood boards and sketches, and present looks to directors and producers for approval.
Plan the wardrobe for each actor and scene, including costume changes, continuity and spare copies for shoots.
Source fabrics, outfits and accessories, or supervise tailors and costume makers who build them.
Manage the costume budget and timeline so that every look is ready before the shoot date.
Work on set during shoots, handling fittings, quick repairs and continuity checks between scenes.
