Costume attendant, Kaiwhakarite kākahu whakaari
Also known as
- Costumer, costume designer, costume propmaker, prop and costume maker, theatrical assistant, wardrobe assistant
Costume attendants work for theatre and entertainment productions. They select, fit, change, repair and look after costumes for performers.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$51K to $71K
Most common
$95K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-2 years
Costume attendants
- usually work irregular and long hours, including evenings and weekends
- usually work in theatres and studios and may travel locally and nationally
- need to be creative, accurate and practical
Tasks
- organise costumes for performers, shows and events
- help performers choose the right costumes
- prepare costumes before performances
- fit costumes to performers
- organise costume supplies
- hand out costumes and accessories
- clean and care for costumes
- work with designers and production staff
- keep costume records up to date
Organised
Practical
Creative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need experience to become a costume attendant and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- experience in similar work
You may need
- a New Zealand Diploma in Costume Construction (Level 6)
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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