Katy Nguyen

Volunteer Costumes Designer

Woodson High School

10.2022 - 05.2025

Designed costumes for theatrical productions, ensuring alignment with creative vision and director's requirements.
Collaborated with production team to develop costume concepts, enhancing overall storytelling through visual elements.
Fitted costumes on actors, adjusting designs to achieve desired aesthetics and comfort during performances.
Managed costume inventory, streamlining organization and accessibility for efficient production processes.
Supervised junior designers in fabric sourcing and pattern-making, fostering skill development within the team.
Implemented cost-saving measures by repurposing materials from previous productions without compromising design integrity.
Led fittings with actors, making necessary adjustments to ensure proper fit and comfort while maintaining the integrity of the design.
Read scripts and researched appropriate costumes.
Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
Oversaw operation of on-site costume shop.
Managed budgets and timelines effectively, ensuring all costumes were completed on time and within budget constraints.
Determined financial goals and in-season projections.
Consistently met tight deadlines under high-pressure circumstances, ensuring that all productions started on time with a fully prepared wardrobe.
Supported casting decisions by consulting on actor body types or sizes in relation to specific costume requirements or limitations.
Collaborated with directors and producers to create visually striking costumes that supported the overall vision of the production.
Attended and participated in extensive rehearsals for stage and film productions.
Gathered props to authenticate designs and desired looks.
Improved wardrobe maintenance processes by establishing cleaning schedules and storage protocols to prolong the life of costumes.
Enhanced costume designs by incorporating historical accuracy and cultural relevance into each project.
Offered valuable feedback on model selection, fit and effectiveness on set.
Sewed full outfits for use by main actors and extras.
Streamlined the costume design process by implementing organizational systems for sketches, fabric samples, and measurements.
Suggested style changes to creative team to achieve improved designs.
Created visually appealing character styles that married story with director vision.
Maintained positive, professional attitude during long shoots and when dealing with difficult people.