Wardrobe Assistant

A Wardrobe Assistant works in the costume department of an entertainment production company. You might specialise in television, film or theatre and you may work in live events or recorded productions. Wardrobe Assistants might source outfits and costumes for performers, make costume adjustments or create costumes for specific needs.

Wardrobe Assistants should be creative and enjoy working as part of a team. You’ll need to follow instructions and communicate well with your colleagues. Wardrobe Assistants should be able to work quickly and be flexible during the production process. You may have to work irregular hours in this job role.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $52,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a wardrobe assistant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Costume Design)

On Campus
3 years
$16,614
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wardrobe Assistant Costume Designer

Bachelor of Fashion Design

On Campus
3 years
$53,760
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design)

On Campus
3 years
$59,185
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Design (Fashion Enterprise)

On Campus
3 years
$59,185
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MST20722

Certificate II in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles

Blended, On Campus
4 - 24 months
$0 - $9,340
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA50420

Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services (Production Design)

On Campus
8 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MST30316

Certificate III in Millinery

On Campus
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA40420

Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services (Costume)

On Campus
4 months
Unavailable
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Wardrobe Assistant
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