costume-attendant/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — costume attendant

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 39-3092.00 (Costume Attendants).

Task statements

• [Core] Provide dressing assistance to cast members or assign cast dressers to assist specific cast members with costume changes.
• [Core] Distribute costumes or related equipment and keep records of item status.
• [Core] Arrange costumes in order of use to facilitate quick-change procedures for performances.
• [Core] Return borrowed or rented items when productions are complete and return other items to storage.
• [Core] Clean and press costumes before and after performances and perform any minor repairs.
• [Core] Design or construct costumes or send them to tailors for construction, major repairs, or alterations.
• [Core] Purchase, rent, or requisition costumes or other wardrobe necessities.
• [Core] Check the appearance of costumes on stage or under lights to determine whether desired effects are being achieved.
• [Core] Inventory stock to determine types or conditions of available costuming.
• [Core] Collaborate with production designers, costume designers, or other production staff to discuss and execute costume design details.
• [Core] Monitor, maintain, or secure inventories of costumes, wigs, or makeup, providing keys or access to assigned directors, costume designers, or wardrobe mistresses/masters.
• [Core] Create worksheets for dressing lists, show notes, or costume checks.
• [Core] Examine costume fit on cast members and sketch or write notes for alterations.
• [Core] Review scripts or other production information to determine a story's locale or period, as well as the number of characters and required costumes.
• [Core] Study books, pictures, or examples of period clothing to determine styles worn during specific periods in history.
• [Supplemental] Assign lockers to employees and maintain locker rooms, dressing rooms, wig rooms, or costume storage or laundry areas.
• [Supplemental] Direct the work of wardrobe crews during dress rehearsals or performances.
• [Supplemental] Recommend vendors and monitor their work.
• [Supplemental] Provide managers with budget recommendations and take responsibility for budgetary line items related to costumes, storage, or makeup needs.
• [Supplemental] Participate in the hiring, training, scheduling, or supervision of alteration workers.
• [Supplemental] Care for non-clothing items, such as flags, table skirts, or draperies.

Detailed work activities

• Arrange items for use or display.
• Assign duties or work schedules to employees.
• Assign resources or facilities to patrons or employees.
• Clean fabrics or apparel.
• Collaborate with others to determine production details.
• Deliver items.
• Design costumes or cosmetic effects for characters.
• Distribute resources to patrons or employees.
• Evaluate quality of materials or products.
• Maintain facilities.
• Maintain supply or equipment inventories.
• Manage budgets for personal services operations.
• Monitor availability of equipment or supplies.
• Monitor operational quality or safety.
• Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
• Perform human resources activities.
• Prepare operational reports or records.
• Review art or design materials.
• Review production information to determine costume or makeup requirements.
• Supervise service workers.
• Train service staff.