Costume Sourcing

Catalog description

A costume buyer or sourcing specialist in the costume industry sources materials and supplies for costumes. They work with costume designers to ensure that the materials meet the designer's vision and the production budget. The buying and sourcing process for costume production considers inventory, sizing, assortment and quantity planning in the context of the production schedule and budget. A costume buyer closely collaborates with costume designers and is responsible for purchasing fabrics, threads and other necessary items as well as renting or buying pre-made garments, all based on the costume designer's sketches. This role requires a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills and the ability to source and secure materials that meet the designer's creative vision while adhering to budgetary constraints. In this course, students develop the unique creative and practical skills of this collaborative role that contributes to the overall look and feel of a production.