Salary Breakdown
Costume Attendants
Average
$34,980
ANNUAL
$16.82
HOURLY
Entry Level
$25,270
ANNUAL
$12.15
HOURLY
Mid Level
$35,860
ANNUAL
$17.24
HOURLY
Expert Level
$48,370
ANNUAL
$23.25
HOURLY
Supporting Programs
Costume Attendants
Current Available
Costume Attendants
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Top Expected Tasks
Costume Attendants
01
Create worksheets for dressing lists, show notes, or costume checks.
02
Provide dressing assistance to cast members or assign cast dressers to assist specific cast members with costume changes.
03
Arrange costumes in order of use to facilitate quick-change procedures for performances.
04
Design or construct costumes or send them to tailors for construction, major repairs, or alterations.
05
Examine costume fit on cast members and sketch or write notes for alterations.
06
Distribute costumes or related equipment and keep records of item status.
07
Check the appearance of costumes on stage or under lights to determine whether desired effects are being achieved.
08
Clean and press costumes before and after performances and perform any minor repairs.
09
Collaborate with production designers, costume designers, or other production staff to discuss and execute costume design details.
10
Monitor, maintain, or secure inventories of costumes, wigs, or makeup, providing keys or access to assigned directors, costume designers, or wardrobe mistresses/masters.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Costume Attendants
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Fine Arts
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Category Flexibility
Job Opportunities
Costume Attendants
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Costume and Wardrobe Assistant
Valley Youth Theatre Phoenix, AZ 85004Posted 9 daysLooking for interns: We are actively looking for interns for our theatre costume department. Position focus include costume construction, stage makeup, hair and wig styling, costume inventory maintenance, and backstage wardrobe assistants. Gain hands-on experience in creating and maintaining costumes for theatrical productions. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work closely with professionals in the field and contribute to the magic of bringing characters to life on stage. If you are passionate about theatre, creative, detail-oriented, and eager to learn new skills, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and be part of the exciting world of theatre costume design! Apply now to kickstart your career in the performing arts industry.
Seniority LevelEntry (student)
Field of InterestVisual and Performing Arts
Employment TypeInternship
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