Are you an enthusiastic Costume Assistant?

  • Closing date – 29 August

Upswing are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Costume Assistant to be a part of the production team on Bloom, part of Bradford UK City of Culture in September 2025.

About this opportunity

The Costume Assistant will support the Costume Supervisor in organising the on-site costume workroom and be involved in sourcing costumes, buying accessories and trimmings.

Other duties may include:

  • Assisting with costume fittings
  • Carrying out alterations
  • Keeping accurate records
  • Dressing performers
  • Dealing with laundry and maintenance of costumes

The costume assistant should have experience of using a domestic sewing machine and be able to carry out clothing alterations confidently and accurately. There will be a need to be able to work flexibly over irregular hours, and good communication skills are essential to be able to liaise with cast and members of the production crew.

Timeline

  • Sat 20th Sept – Sun 28th Sept

Fee

  • £200 per day

Apply

Apply by the Friday 29th August 2025 to [email protected]