COSTUME DESIGNER

Location: Port of Spain, Port of Spain, tt

Company Description

Pavilion Entertainment a new media company incorporated in Trinidad and Tobago. It is dedicated to the original production of media projects and the regional distribution of both original and franchise programming. 

Transforming and advancing the regional media industry will not be easy so we need a team that will work efficiently and professionally in a fast paced, results-oriented environment. As such, the following competencies are critical to all hiring decisions:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• High self-awareness

• Ability to prioritise effectively and respond quickly

• Ability to be self-motivated and to use initiative

• Inventiveness and creativity

• Ability to work constructively under pressure and tight deadlines

• At least a basic understanding of relevant health and safety laws and procedures in production

Job Description

The Costume Designer will help to define the overall “look” of the production within strict budgets and tight schedules. Primary duties and responsibilities will be to:

• Deliver initial ideas to Directors about the overall costume vision, character plots and original costume designs, using sketches and fabric samples

• Collaborate with the Director of Photography and Production Designer to finalise colour palettes and with hair and make-up team to create a cohesive look

• Ensure the costumes fit in with their overall vision and work with the chosen lighting and camera angles

• Research the costume styles, designs and construction methods suitable for the time period

• Select and hire appropriate suppliers and Costume Makers and supervise fabric research and purchase to ensure that garments are completed to deadlines.

• Arrange fittings for Actors and extras and oversee any alterations or special features 

• Break down scripts scene by scene to work out how many characters are involved and what costumes are required

• Ensure that accurate financial records are kept and weekly expenditure reports are produced

• Coordinate the return of hired outfits and the sale or disposal of any remaining costumes.

Qualifications

Qualifications and competencies include:

• Bachelor degree in in Costume Design, Fashion, Theatre Design or Performing Arts (Production) or related discipline, or at least 6 years’ related experience

• At least 2 years’ production experience

• Knowledge of story structure and character arcs

• Exceptional design skills

• Knowledge of costume history and modern fashion

• Strong garment production skills and knowledge of textiles

• Wide-ranging cultural knowledge base

• Strong research skills

• Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines

• Highly organised nature

• Ability to put others at ease (when working closely with Actors in a physical sense)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.