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
- prepare operational reports or records
- assign duties or work schedules to employees
- arrange items for use or display
- evaluate quality of materials or products
- design costumes or cosmetic effects for characters
- maintain supply or equipment inventories
- distribute resources to patrons or employees
- review art or design materials
- clean fabrics or apparel
- collaborate with others to determine production details
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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