Costume Attendants Go Back to List Select, fit, and take care of costumes for cast members, and aid entertainers. May assist with multiple costume changes during performances.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Data base user interface and query software

Tasks
	Distribute costumes or related equipment and keep records of item status.
	Arrange costumes in order of use to facilitate quick-change procedures for performances.
	Return borrowed or rented items when productions are complete and return other items to storage.
	Clean and press costumes before and after performances and perform any minor repairs.
	Assign lockers to employees and maintain locker rooms, dressing rooms, wig rooms, or costume storage or laundry areas.
	Design or construct costumes or send them to tailors for construction, major repairs, or alterations.
	Purchase, rent, or requisition costumes or other wardrobe necessities.
	Check the appearance of costumes on stage or under lights to determine whether desired effects are being achieved.
	Inventory stock to determine types or conditions of available costuming.
	Collaborate with production designers, costume designers, or other production staff to discuss and execute costume design details.

Skills
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
	Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Knowledge
	Fine Arts - Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
	Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $49,376.00 $23.74  $19.11  $19.39 - $24.68  Hartford $48,293.00 $23.21  $18.80  $19.39 - $24.55

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   19   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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