Also called: Costumer, Wardrobe Assistant
Dresses actors on set and keeps their costumes consistent from shot to shot.
A set costumer helps actors into costumes, takes continuity photos, and dashes in between takes to fix a collar or wipe off fake blood.
BLS costume attendants median ~$49k; union film costumers earn more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. No degree required; sewing and organization skills.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 2-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Fashion Design, Theater.
Growing about average. Follows production levels.
Low risk for 10 years. Dressing actors on set and keeping costumes consistent between takes stays hands-on human work.
Classes: Sewing or FACS, Theater tech crew, Art, Fashion design CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-3092.
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