Costume Design Assistant
Skydance
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Santa Monica • California • United States
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About the role
- Collaborate closely with Production Designers, Costume Design colleagues, and Visual Development Artists to support the creation and refinement of character wardrobes
- Conduct thorough research on clothing styles, fabrics, fabrication techniques, and patters to align with the narrative, character, and shows design requirements
- Prepare detailed costume packets by gathering reference materials, fabric swatches, pattern cuttings, draping, and considerations of texture, color, silhouette, and pattern design to inform downstream departments
- Assist with the execution of character hairstyles that complement overall visual storytelling
- Maintain clear and proactive communication with department leads regarding research findings, design progress (from costume associates), and costume packet development
- Provide feedback and guidance to ensure costume design consistency, offering corrections, notes, or illustrative draw-overs as necessary
- (While Design is intended to be a major component long-term, initially the position will focus almost exclusively on packeting).
Requirements
- Approximately 1 year of experience working as a visual development artist, costume designer in theater, toy designer, or related industry
- Previous experience in visual development, with a strong emphasis on packeting is highly desirable
- Education in Fashion Design, Costume Design, Toy Design, or Art preferred
- Strong knowledge of textiles, fabric properties, and garment construction techniques including pattern making and draping
- Demonstrated ability within portfolio to create compelling costume designs that authentically reflects story and character
- Proven skill in interpreting and implementing feedback while consistently meeting production deadlines
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop or similar digital tools
- Experience working hands-on with fabrics
- Requirement to be, or become, a member in good standing of the Animation Guild (Local 839)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
costume designvisual developmentpacketingtextiles knowledgefabric propertiesgarment constructionpattern makingdrapingcostume design consistencycharacter design
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationfeedback interpretationtime managementattention to detail
Certifications
Animation Guild membership