Costume designer - Lagos Mainland

We are looking for a creative Costume Designer to create clothes and costume props for actors on film, theater or TV. Your work will play a great part in setting the tone of a story and enhancing the actor’s performance.

As costume designer, you must be very creative and well-versed in different garment types and styles. You should be talented at sketching and see creating clothes as an art. Collaborating closely with a multi-disciplinary team to create the best visual effect is what we’ll expect from you.

Responsibilities

Study script to understand costume requirements in terms of setting, era and character attributes
Perform research on historical periods and different regions
Develop costume plots for characters
Create preliminary sketches of costumes and present them for approval
Produce the final designs with fabrics, styles and colors
Work with costume makers to materialize sketches
Hire or buy ready costumes when necessary
Ensure costumes stay within budget
Supervise fittings and rehearsals
Assume responsibility of returning, storing or disposing used costumes after filming
Requirements
Understanding of a range of styles and cultural/historical elements
Aptitude in research
Excellent communication and people skills
Creativity and attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
Degree in fashion design or relevant field
All qualified and interested applicants should forward a comprehensive resume to this email address for urgent recruitment and must be willing to resume duty immediately. Only qualified applicants will be reached through their contact.