# Costume Attendants

> Select, fit, and take care of costumes for cast members, and aid entertainers. May assist with multiple costume changes during performances.

- Code: 39-3092.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 39-3092)
- Family: [Personal Care & Service](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-39), one of its 34 occupations
- Tasks: 21 tasks (15 core and 6 supplemental)
- Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/39-3092.00
- JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/39-3092.00.json

## What the work is made of

1. Create worksheets for dressing lists, show notes, or costume checks.  
   Core task · Task 9627 · Rated by 114 people who do the job, July 2016
2. Provide dressing assistance to cast members or assign cast dressers to assist specific cast members with costume changes.  
   Core task · Task 20898 · Rated by 113 people who do the job, July 2016
3. Arrange costumes in order of use to facilitate quick-change procedures for performances.  
   Core task · Task 9616 · Rated by 114 people who do the job, July 2016
4. Design or construct costumes or send them to tailors for construction, major repairs, or alterations.  
   Core task · Task 9621 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, July 2016
5. Examine costume fit on cast members and sketch or write notes for alterations.  
   Core task · Task 9629 · Rated by 114 people who do the job, July 2016
6. Distribute costumes or related equipment and keep records of item status.  
   Core task · Task 9615 · Rated by 113 people who do the job, July 2016
7. Check the appearance of costumes on stage or under lights to determine whether desired effects are being achieved.  
   Core task · Task 9623 · Rated by 114 people who do the job, July 2016
8. Clean and press costumes before and after performances and perform any minor repairs.  
   Core task · Task 9618 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, July 2016
9. Collaborate with production designers, costume designers, or other production staff to discuss and execute costume design details.  
   Core task · Task 9625 · Rated by 114 people who do the job, July 2016
10. Monitor, maintain, or secure inventories of costumes, wigs, or makeup, providing keys or access to assigned directors, costume designers, or wardrobe mistresses/masters.  
   Core task · Task 9626 · Rated by 114 people who do the job, July 2016
11. Purchase, rent, or requisition costumes or other wardrobe necessities.  
   Core task · Task 9622 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, July 2016
12. Study books, pictures, or examples of period clothing to determine styles worn during specific periods in history.  
   Core task · Task 9632 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, July 2016
13. Return borrowed or rented items when productions are complete and return other items to storage.  
   Core task · Task 9617 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, July 2016
14. Review scripts or other production information to determine a story's locale or period, as well as the number of characters and required costumes.  
   Core task · Task 9630 · Rated by 114 people who do the job, July 2016
15. Inventory stock to determine types or conditions of available costuming.  
   Core task · Task 9624 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, July 2016
16. Direct the work of wardrobe crews during dress rehearsals or performances.  
   Supplemental task · Task 9628 · Rated by 114 people who do the job, July 2016
17. Participate in the hiring, training, scheduling, or supervision of alteration workers.  
   Supplemental task · Task 9634 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, July 2016
18. Provide managers with budget recommendations and take responsibility for budgetary line items related to costumes, storage, or makeup needs.  
   Supplemental task · Task 9633 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, July 2016
19. Assign lockers to employees and maintain locker rooms, dressing rooms, wig rooms, or costume storage or laundry areas.  
   Supplemental task · Task 9619 · Rated by 114 people who do the job, July 2016
20. Recommend vendors and monitor their work.  
   Supplemental task · Task 9631 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, July 2016
21. Care for non-clothing items, such as flags, table skirts, or draperies.  
   Supplemental task · Task 9635 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, July 2016

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## Where this comes from

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