Costume Designer

Interest in synthesizing information to create settings, scenic environments, properties, costumes and lighting for theatre, film, video productions, operas and ballets; and in preparing working drawings, creating special stage lighting patterns and selecting colours, decor and accessories

Interest in precision working with tools to construct miniature sets in cardboard, plaster and other materials; and in sketching and painting plans and submitting them to directors and producers for approval

Interest in speaking with workers when overseeing construction of sets

Interest in synthesizing information to create designs for clothing, textiles and accessories

Interest in precision working with equipment to prepare patterns for manufacture of garments and accessories; and in recording garment specifications on sketches, fitting partially completed garments on customers and models, and marking alterations necessary to achieve correct fit

Interest in speaking with customers to advise them on fabrics, styles, colours, current fashion trends and suitability of designs

Interest in synthesizing information to develop new ideas and esthetic and practical solutions to meet customers' requirements; and in planning and developing permanent and temporary or moveable exhibits and displays for museum exhibitions, trade shows, conventions, retail spaces and for other exhibitions

Interest in precision working with drafting equipment and computer-aided design (CAD) software to prepare final designs; and in submitting designs to supervisors and clients for approval

Interest in speaking to direct workers who are erecting displays, making working drawings and models of displays, and positioning spotlights, coloured lighting and other illumination; and in evaluating information regarding developments in materials and styles