Costume Assistant, Coronation Street Manchester, England
Job description
Costume Assistant
Coronation Street
Permanent, Full Time
Manchester, UK
Hiring range: £40,019 - £44,461 pa
Closing date : Sunday 18th June 2023
For more information please email [email protected]
Your work matters to millions.
Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.
When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.
Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.
Your impact sends ripples.
The Team
As the success of Coronation Street continues to grow we are currently recruiting permanent Costume Assistants to assist in the smooth running of our costume operation, delivering on screen costume continuity.
The Role
You will assist and support the Costume Supervisor and the wider team in everyday costume matters, ensuring all artists are dressed and ready prior to location/studio filming and you will ensure costumes and costume changes are prepped for the filming day and to be present on set as required.
The responsibilities for the role are:
Preparing costumes for characters/actors for filming.
Setting out every part of each costume including accessories, in the dressing rooms and other areas where costume changes are to occur.
Providing detailed continuity notes on the iPad including any changes during filming.
Standing by on set while artistes are filming to help maintain costumes and take appropriate action e.g wet weather cover, emergency repairs.
Responsible for the general care of costumes and accessories, including washing, cleaning and pressing.
Assisting with costume fittings.
Breaking down costumes.
Responsible for the general turnaround of the department including washing and ironing & tidying of the work space.
Maintaining the dressing rooms.
Ensuring a positive working atmosphere and cooperation with all departments and teams.
Being responsive to the needs of the production.
Ensuring all activities are undertaken and conducted in accordance with Health and Safety regulations and guidelines.
Undertaking any additional tasks as may reasonably be required
Skills you'll need (Minimum Criteria)
Minimum 12 Months experience working in the costume department on Film, TV Drama and/or Continuing Drama.
Professional qualification demonstrating creative ability ie Costume Design/Textiles/Art and Fashion.
It is an essential part of this role that you are familiar with call sheets, costume plots, continuity and schedules.
Knowledge and understanding of the importance of set etiquette.
Ability to sew and carry out minor alterations to costume.
Knowledge of how to care for and clean fabrics & clothing.
Keen attention to detail to ensure continuity.
Willingness to train and share skills and knowledge with less experienced members of the department.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment, remaining focused for long periods of time.
Computer skills including Gmail, Google Drive, Mac, iPad & PDF Expert.
Other things we're looking for (Key Criteria)
Resourceful and problem solving aptitude, working independently as well as part of a team.
Creative flair with an ability to think visually.
Technical ability.
Problem Solving & working well under pressure to tight deadlines.
Communication & Teamwork.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to communicate with multiple departments.
Ability to work under pressure and to be at ease with making on the spot decisions.
ITV is for Everyone.
ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).
We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at [email protected].
- There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.
Because those who make an impact are deserve to be rewarded for it
ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including
Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
Annual bonus opportunity
Competitive pension contribution
Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
More about our benefits
Closing date : Sunday 18th June 2023
