What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHS Drama Costumer Fall Musical position at Portsmouth School District?
A costume designer for a high school musical is responsible for the design, creation, and maintenance of costumes for the characters in the production. They work with the director, producer, and set designer to create costumes that fit the style of the production. Their responsibilities include:
- Researching: Researching costume styles, materials, location, and time period
- Designing: Creating a costume plot that visually depicts each character's costume changes
- Creating and maintaining: Creating or altering costumes and accessories
- Fitting: Assisting with fittings for each character
- Altering and repairing: Overseeing costume alterations and repairs
- Providing guidelines: Providing actors and stagehands with guidelines for proper care of costumes