Elements and Performance Criteria
- Establish an off-site wardrobe area
- Clarify off-site wardrobe requirements in consultation with relevant personnel and with reference to production documentation
- If appropriate, carry out a site inspection to determine the most appropriate location for an off-site wardrobe department
- Document plans for the establishment of off-site wardrobe departments according to enterprise procedures
- Ensure that power supply and facilities are sufficient to meet wardrobe needs for productions
- Ensure that wardrobe areas are linked to sets via communication lines/phone and that light quality is suitable for working
- Conduct pre-departure checks on equipment to be used off-site
- Complete required stock orders and ensure availability in time for productions
- Coordinate the safe and efficient transport of wardrobe equipment and costumes to off-site locations
- Coordinate wardrobe operations
- Check and document the condition of items transported to production sites, including those from specialist manufacturers and hirers
- Check and document the condition of hired items or specially manufactured items, on receipt
- Document shortages or damaged items according to enterprise procedures
- Secure costume items and accessories to minimise theft or damage
- Supervise the maintenance and cleaning of costumes and accessories as required.
- Oversee costume continuity, taking into account last-minute changes to production schedules or scripts
- Deal with operational problems promptly and efficiently and, as required, alert relevant personnel to action taken
- Liaise with colleagues in other departments during productions to ensure a coordinated, holistic approach to production services e and cleaning of costumes and accessories as required
- Disassemble off-site wardrobe department
- Clean and safely pack wardrobe equipment and costumes to avoid damage and prepare for transport as required
- Document equipment that is damaged and requires maintenance and report to relevant personnel
- Leave worksites in the original or improved conditions, ensuring that there has been no adverse impact on sites