Acquire resources needed to create the costume design

​This standard is about your ability to assist in sourcing and obtaining resources to achieve costume design requirements within an allocated budget.

This may involve researching and selecting services, working within time constraints, liaising with suppliers, managing people and resources, budget and account control and document and record keeping.

This standard may be applicable to costume supervisors, costume assistants, and wardrobe assistants.

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1. ​research and select suppliers who are able to meet the creative, budgetary and logistical requirements in relation to creating the costume design
2. confirm with suppliers any specific necessities in relation to the  resources required  
3. assess performers physical needs or personal comfort preferences and provide these where possible
4. Identify, plan the engagement process and hire costume staff
5. consider the creative and technical requirements related to the making-up of the costume design
6. select suppliers that have the specialist and technical skills needed to fulfil the design concept within budget and production deadlines
7. negotiate and agree the terms and conditions with the suppliers
8. conduct relationships with suppliers in a way that promotes the best results
9. select suitable resources and confirm availability of the required quality and  quantity
10. agree delivery dates that meet the production schedule
11. analyse and resolve problems related to costume resources, availability, quantity or quality
12. keep records of orders and overall expenditure
13. monitor compliance with the agreed budget regularly
14. keep within budget limits, report potential budget increases, to the relevant person(s) and recommend suitable solutions
15. follow the productions confidentiality rules and requirements
16. communicate clearly with the production team and all relevant department/individuals
17. follow health and safety legislation and guidelines at all times

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1. ​potential suppliers that can supply resources in accordance with production requirements
2. the creative, budgetary and logistical requirements of the design brief
3. time constraints within the production schedule
4. the creative preferences of the director and performers
5. the quantity and types of resources required/available
6. the creative and technical requirements of the costume design
7. costume making processes and timescales
8. how to negotiate with suppliers and agree terms and conditions
9. accurate record keeping of the resources ordered and expenditure
10. budget limitations and negotiation skills
11. the productions confidentiality rules and requirements
12. all departments /personal involved in the production and the communication protocol
13. statutory responsibilities under health, safety and environmental legislation and regulations

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30 Mar 2026

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ScreenSkills

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SKSQ6

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Arts, Media and Publishing, Associate Professionals and Technical Occupations, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design, Media and Communication, Media Associate Professionals, Performing Arts

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3422

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costume; wardrobe; acquire; resources; design; assist; budget; suppliers; account; control; constraints; document; record keeping

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