Costume Designer
Freelance Designer
Los Angeles, California
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Crafted distinctive costumes for various productions.
- Supervised costume team, allocating tasks to ensure execution of character designs from script instruction.
- Demonstrates knowledge of garment construction for optimal character design from sketch to screen.
- Coordinated with project Director and Producers about character aesthetics.
- Managed project budget alongside Costume Supervisor.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of historical costume evolution.
- Managed inventory and supplies alongside Costume Supervisor and Key Costumer to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Adept to operate sewing machinery and tools used for various arts and crafts as it pertains to costumes and character development
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Created entire looks, including garments, makeup, and hair/wigs.
- Created custom-made accessories such as hats, headpieces and jewelry to complete the look of individual characters.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Worked as a Dresser in the costume department, alongside A-list music artist offering costume skills and creative input on the following large scale music tours: MICHAEL JACKSON, "HIStory Tour" (1996-97), MADONNA, "Drowned World Tour," (2000-01), CHER, "Farewell Tour" (2002 & 2004), LADY GAGA, "Monsters Ball" & "Born This Way" Tours (2010 & 2012), Britney Spears, Cyndi Lauper, Natalie Cole, Janet Jackson, "Superbowl XXVIII" and Tina Turner Grammy performance 2008.
