http://creativeskillset.org
Is a great site that gives you information an all sorts of roles and career opportunties in the the creative industry. In terms of costume this full link:
http://creativeskillset.org/search/59?tags%5B%5D=&tags%5B%5D=Costume&q=
Provides Information on the following job roles
- Costume Daily
- Costume Assistant
- Costume Design Assistant
- Costume Designer
- Costume Maker
- Costume Supervisor
- Wardrobe Supervisor
Next up is the national careers service: https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
This website provides in formation on a whole range of careers but for those looking for costume designer specific this link:
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobprofiles/Pages/costumedesigner.aspx
will provide the costume designer job profile page.
Finally is a list of costume design companies or theatres where many previous students have took up work placements in order to gain experience in the Industry it is a good idea to contact these type of places if you are looking to get your first step into working in the costume industry.
* but be aware most places will be unpaid work placement and not all may take on students for placement so it is best to check with individual companies but if you get in the door and show a keen interest and good skills then you may be offered paid work with them*
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