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SaveWhat Does a Dresser Do?
Dressers assist and support artists before, during and after the performance to ensure the performers costumes are in line with the artistic vision of the director and the artistic team. They ensure the costume quality, maintain, check and repair costumes and assist with quick costume changes.
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Standard Sizing Systems For Clothing
Standard sizing systems for clothing developed by different countries. Differences among the systems and standards of different countries, the development of the systems according to the evolution of the shape of the human body and their usage in the clothing industry.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Dresser
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialStandard Sizing Systems For Clothing knowledge
Standard sizing systems for clothing developed by different countries. Differences among the systems and standards of different countries, the development of the systems according to the evolution of the shape …
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EssentialAdapt To Artists' Creative Demands skill
Work with artists, striving to understand the creative vision and adapting to it. Make full use of your talents and skills to reach the best possible result.
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EssentialManage Personal Professional Development skill
Take responsibility for lifelong learning and continuous professional development. Engage in learning to support and update professional competence. Identify priority areas for professional development based on reflection about own practice …
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EssentialPrepare Personal Work Environment skill
Correct settings or positions for your working instruments and adjust them before starting operations.
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EssentialSafeguard Artistic Quality Of Performance skill
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EssentialTranslate Artistic Concepts To Technical Designs skill
Cooperate with the artistic team in order to facilitate the transition from the creative vision and its artistic concepts to a technical design.
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EssentialUnderstand Artistic Concepts skill
Interpret an artist's explanation or demonstration of their artistic concepts, inceptions and processes and strive to share their vision.
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EssentialUse Personal Protection Equipment skill
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
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EssentialWork Ergonomically skill
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
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EssentialWork Safely With Machines skill
Check and safely operate machines and equipment required for your work according to manuals and instructions.
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EssentialWork With Respect For Own Safety skill
Apply the safety rules according to training and instruction and based on a solid understanding of the prevention measures and risks to your own personal health and safety.
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EssentialDress Actors skill
Dress performing artists.
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EssentialPerform Costume Changeovers skill
Perform quick costume changeovers during rehearsals and live performances.
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EssentialPreset Costumes skill
Make sure the costumes are set in place for the performers before the performance.
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Optional Skills (5 of 12 displayed)
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OptionalHistory Of Fashion knowledge
Costumes and the cultural traditions around clothing.
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OptionalAdvise Client On Technical Possibilities skill
Recommend technical solutions, including systems, to the client within the framework of a project.
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OptionalDevelop Professional Network skill
Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal …
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OptionalDocument Your Own Practice skill
Documenting your own work practice for different purposes like assessment, time management, job application etc.
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OptionalKeep Personal Administration skill
File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.
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OptionalManage Consumables Stock skill
Manage and monitor consumables stock to ensure that the production demands and deadlines can be met at all times.
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OptionalPrevent Fire In A Performance Environment skill
Take steps to prevent fire in a performance environment. Make sure the space complies with fire safety rules, with sprinklers and fire extinguishers installed where necessary. Make sure staff are …
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OptionalPromote Yourself skill
Market one's own strengths in terms of skills and knowledge.
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OptionalWork Safely With Chemicals skill
Take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.
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OptionalWork Safely With Mobile Electrical Systems Under Supervision skill
Take the necessary precautions while providing temporary power distribution for performance and art facility purposes under supervision.
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OptionalMaintain Costumes skill
Collect, check, maintain and repair costumes.
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OptionalWash Costumes skill
Make sure that costumes are clean and ready for use when required. Take care to preserve the costumes in good condition as long as possible.
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