Source costumes for a production
URN: SKSQ7
Business Sectors (Suites): Costume for Film, TV and Theatre Productions
Developed by: ScreenSkills
Approved on:
30 Mar 2021
Overview
This standard is about your ability to select, hire or buy costumes for a production from a costume house, manufacturer, or supplier.
This may involve finding and approaching suppliers, buying or hiring costumes, meeting quality, quantity, type and size requirements, maintaining costumes to avoid damage fees, inspecting and returning costumes to suppliers.
This standard may be applicable to costume supervisors, costume assistants or wardrobe assistants.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
- interpret and confirm the design brief, production requirements and production schedule
- confirm and work within the constraints of the budget
- acquire and confirm the costume breakdown
- Identify appropriate costumes and plan costume acquisition
- identify suitable suppliers who can provide costumes within the required budget and timescale
- provide suppliers with accurate and complete specifications for each item required
- request samples of potential costumes
- schedule purchase and hiring time to ensure production schedules are met
- agree the terms, conditions and documentation for the supply and return of costumes/materials/accessories materials with the suppliers
- record details of selected costumes/materials/accessories
- arrange the receipt of costumes and a suitable storage area
- check costumes against order descriptions and report discrepancies
- identify and report lost or damaged goods and potential lost or damaged fees
- return unwanted, unused items ensuring there is no loss to the production
- produce and process complete and legible documents for the receipt and return of items
- return hired costumes to suppliers following agreed return procedures and using methods which minimise the risk of damage in transit
- follow the productions confidentiality rules and requirements
- communicate across production staff and other relevant departments or individuals
- follow health and safety legislation and guidelines at all times
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
- production requirements, schedules and costume breakdowns
- the quality, quantity, size, and functionality of the costumes requirements
- costume assessment for suitability in relation to style, function, type, materials and size
- time and budgetary constraints
- who is the relevant person(s) to agree the costume selection
- potential fees and fines for lost or damaged items
- potential reliable suppliers
- effective negotiation techniques to employ with suppliers costumes labelling and recording procedures
- effective methods for protecting and storing costumes
- documentation required for the purchase, hire, receipt and return of costumes
- the productions confidentiality rules and requirements
- communication protocol with production staff and other relevant departments or individuals
- statutory responsibilities under health, safety and environmental legislation and regulations
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Links To Other NOS
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Version Number
3
Indicative Review Date
30 Mar 2026
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
ScreenSkills
Original URN
SKSQ26
Relevant Occupations
Arts, Media and Publishing, Associate Professionals and Technical Occupations, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design, Media and Communication, Media Associate Professionals, Performing Arts
SOC Code
3422
Keywords
costume; wardrobe; identify; hire; production; houses; requirements; quality; quantity; type; size; schedule; damage; fees; inspecting; suppliers; returning; documentation