Colette Postaer
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic Production Designer with 5 years of experience in creating impeccable visual design projects. Diligent in designing experimental and creative artwork congruent with an established creative direction. Proficient in creating quality work with speed and efficiency to meet project timelines and budget limitations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Costume Production Designer
Which Witch Productions (multiple productions)
Chicago, IL
04.2023 - Current
- Bought unique and relevant pieces from brick-and-mortar and online stores.
- Reviewed scripts and researched appropriate costumes.
- Created entire looks, including garments, makeup, and wigs.
- Managed operation of on-site costume shop.
- Adjusted and tailored clothing for proper fit.
- Directed styling and outfitting for the cast of [5] actors and actresses.
Costume Designer
"Indebted"- Duality Theatre
Chicago, IL
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Directed styling and outfitting for theater cast of 5 actors and actresses.
Costume Designer
"When Time Fell in Love With Fate"- CCC
Chicago, IL
04.2024 - 06.2024
Costume/Production Designer
"Moth"- Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Gathered information about space features and limitations, proposed themes and budgets to factor into designs.
- Collaborated with technical staff to integrate lights, sound and other features into sets.
- Designed and built physical models and miniatures
- Studied and designed a set and costume scientifically accurate to a Moth's habitat and anatomy
Creative Director
"To Be a Woman is to Preform"- CCC
Chicago, IL
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Created a miniature set and clay people for a stop motion script I wrote.
- Worked closely with drafting, woodwork, and clay.
- Managed my time to adhere to specific timelines.
Costume Designer
"Beet Salad"- DePaul Theatre School
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Directed styling and outfitting for theatre cast of 3 actors and actresses.
Art Director
"Oz" (music video) Fatfish Productions
Chicago, IL
11.2023 - 11.2023
- Layered caulk and sealants to installed surfaces to fill gaps and cracks and act as bonding agent.
- Cut and trimmed material to shape to fit around windows and corners.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Produced sketches, storyboards and roughs to visualize ideas.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film Design
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago06-2024
Skills
- Budget Development
- Conducting research
- Managing projects
- Team Collaboration
- Project Management
- Team collaborations
- Visual design
- Design management
- Budget Control
- Set Design
- Theme development
Timeline
Costume Designer
"When Time Fell in Love With Fate"- CCC
04.2024 - 06.2024
Costume/Production Designer
"Moth"- Columbia College Chicago
03.2024 - 06.2024
Creative Director
"To Be a Woman is to Preform"- CCC
02.2024 - 03.2024
Art Director
"Oz" (music video) Fatfish Productions
11.2023 - 11.2023
Costume Designer
"Indebted"- Duality Theatre
06.2023 - 07.2024
Costume Production Designer
Which Witch Productions (multiple productions)
04.2023 - Current
Costume Designer
"Beet Salad"- DePaul Theatre School
01.2023 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Film Design
Columbia College Chicago
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