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Overview
The work supports the artistic plan for a production by preparing costumes, checking quality, making small repairs and helping performers through fast costume changes at the right moment.
When reading vacancies, look for theatre, film, television, opera or live-event settings; costume presets, dressing assistance, changeovers, costume maintenance, backstage timing and close work with performers and wardrobe teams.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Dresser work is tied to the pace of a production. Costumes must be ready, performers must change quickly, and the artistic look has to stay consistent through rehearsals, shows or filming.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include costume presets, dressing assistance, quick changeovers, small repairs, garment care and calm backstage timing. Fashion history and costume maintenance can matter in period or costume-heavy productions.
Salary context
Pay context depends on production size, number of performers, show schedule, touring demands, costume complexity and whether the role includes stock, repairs or wardrobe coordination.
Career paths
People often develop through wardrobe assistant work, costume maintenance, live-event support or theatre production into senior dressing, wardrobe supervision or costume coordination.
Good to know
Check whether the vacancy names the production type, performance schedule, quick-change requirements, costume care, backstage safety and who owns repairs, stock and communication with performers.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Other support activities to arts and performing arts
This is one example. Other occupations in this activity include mask maker, prop master/prop mistress and prop maker.
These examples offer an overview but do not show every economic activity where the occupation may occur.
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The selection is based on how occupations are connected to economic activities in ESCO and NACE. Only a few examples are shown to make the information easier to use. The occupations were selected because they are close in occupation area and important skills. The examples are not a ranking. They do not show where most people work, where demand is highest, or which occupation is best suited to a particular person.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Costume Attendants
39-3092.00
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Economic activities linked to this occupation.
90.39Other support activities to arts and performing arts
Alternative labels
Occupation group
Other artistic and cultural associate professionals (3435)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2a6784d7-c457-413d-ba99-e320de11fc98 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3435.7 |
| ISCO group | 3435 |
| Concept type | Occupation |