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name: dresser
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'dresser' (also: wardrobe mistress, wardrobe master, principal dresser, backstage dresser). Use when the user asks for typical dresser work such as: typical dresser responsibilities"
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# Dresser

Dressers assist and support artists before, during and after the performance to ensure the performers costumes are in line with the artistic vision of the director and the artistic team. They ensure the costume quality, maintain, check and repair costumes and assist with quick costume changes.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).

## Key competences (essential)

- adapt to artists' creative demands
- assist with dressing
- dress actors
- perform costume changeovers
- prepare personal work environment
- preset costumes
- safeguard artistic quality of performance
- standard sizing systems for clothing
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- understand artistic concepts
- use personal protection equipment
- work ergonomically
- work safely with machines
- work with respect for own safety

## Hot technologies

- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2a6784d7-c457-413d-ba99-e320de11fc98), O*NET 30.3 (27-4015.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*