Costume & Wardrobe in the UAE
The costume department designs, sources, makes, fits, ages and maintains what the cast wears, and keeps wardrobe continuity on set.
Feature film, TV drama, Commercials, Music video, Digital & social
- Costume DesignerDesigns the costumes for each character, sourcing or commissioning them and leading the costume department.
- Costume SupervisorManages the costume department budget, crew, fittings and workroom so the designer's costumes are delivered.
- Assistant Costume DesignerSupports the costume designer with research, sourcing, fittings and design development.
- Costume StandbyStays on set to dress actors, manage costume continuity and make quick adjustments between takes.
- Wardrobe AssistantPrepares, labels, launders and maintains costumes and helps dress cast and supporting artists.
- Crowd Costume SupervisorPlans and runs costume fittings and dressing for large numbers of supporting artists.
- Costume BuyerSources and buys clothing, fabric and accessories for the costume department.
- Costume CutterDrafts patterns and cuts fabric for made-to-measure costumes in the costume workroom.
- TailorConstructs and alters tailored garments such as suits, uniforms and coats for cast.
- Costume Breakdown ArtistAges, distresses and dyes costumes so they look worn, dirty or damaged as the story requires.
- Costume ArmourerMakes and maintains armour, leatherwork and hard costume pieces.
- Costume TraineeEntry-level trainee in the costume department learning wardrobe maintenance, continuity and fittings.
- Wardrobe StylistStyles talent in clothing for commercials and music videos, sourcing and fitting looks to the brief.
- MillinerDesigns and makes hats and headpieces for costumes.