Wardrobe assistants help to select, assemble, maintain and make the costumes for actors in film, television or theatrical productions. They make sure that the costumes look authentic.
Depending on the type and size of production there are sometimes two wardrobe departments: the 'making wardrobe' department who research and acquire or create the costumes, and the 'running wardrobe' who organise and maintain the costumes and assist in the changes of costumes during the shoot.
You could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
The Broadcasting Entertainment Cinematograph and Theatre Union (BECTU) website publishes the latest rates from the Advertising Producer's Association (APA) Recommended Crew Rates (July 2022).
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You do not need formal qualifications for entry, but many employers require some subjects at National 4 or 5, or equivalent. As entry is competitive, one of the following relevant courses may be useful.
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You need to have:
You should be:
The Creative Scotland website lists opportunities, both voluntary and paid, for working in the creative arts industry.
Young Scot and Creative Scotland operate the 'Nurturing Talent - Time to Shine Fund', which aims to support young people aged 11-25 and interested in developing creative or artistic skills. Both individuals and groups can apply for funding up to £1,000. For more information see the Young Scot website.
Take a look at The Stage online magazine for information on jobs. You can even download a Jobs and Auditions app for your iPhone. The Creative and Cultural Skills website has a careers section called Creative Choices which covers careers information, jobs and opportunities in the theatre.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT)
Tel: 020 7242 9200
E-mail:
office@abtt.org.uk
Website:
http://www.abtt.org.uk/
Twitter:
@theabtt
BBC Recruitment
E-mail:
careers@bbchrdirect.co.uk
Website:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/careers
Twitter:
@BBCCareers
BECTU Scotland (Broadcasting Entertainment Cinematograph and Theatre Union)
Tel: 0141 370 1590
E-mail:
info@bectu.org.uk
Website:
http://www.bectu.org.uk
Twitter:
@bectu
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/BECTUOfficial
Creative and Cultural Skills
Tel: 020 7015 1800
Website:
http://www.ccskills.org.uk/
Twitter:
@CCskills
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ccskills
Creative and Cultural Skills is the Sector Skills Council for advertising, crafts, cultural heritage, design, music, performing, literary and visual arts.
ITV Careers
Website:
http://www.itvjobs.com/
Twitter:
@ITVCareers
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ITVCareers/
ScreenSkills
Tel: 020 7713 9800
E-mail:
info@screenskills.com
Website:
https://www.screenskills.com
Twitter:
@UKScreenSkills
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/UKScreenSkills
ScreenSkills (formerly Creative Skillset) works with the UK’s screen-based creative media industries to develop skills and talent from classroom to boardroom.
STV Careers
Tel: 0141 300 3704
E-mail:
hr@stv.tv
Website:
http://www.stvplc.tv/careers
Twitter:
@WeAreSTV
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/stvnews