ITV Job Vacancy: Head of Costume at Coronation Street

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Head of Costume, Coronation Street-120001Q8

Are you passionate about Costume? Can you bring your creativity and strong leadership skills to Corrie?

If the answer is yes, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our team!

We are looking for an experienced Head of Costume to join our Coronation Street team. You will provide direction, leadership and support the development of our team of Costume Supervisors and Dressers, made up of staff and freelance personnel.

You will work closely with the Producer to agree the look of new artistes by careful consideration of character personality and social positioning. Working in a fast paced environment you will prepare costume plots and breakdown scripts at each stage of production ensuring continuity across filming blocks. You will shop with artistes and have responsibility for your overall departmental budget.

Our Head of Costume will come from a TV Production environment. You will have strong leadership skills and previous experience managing a team. You will communicating effectively with artistes, maintaining complete discretion and delivering results. You will be passionate about Costume, have a forward thinking approach to problem solving and work well under pressure.

A driving licence or alternative method of transport is essential.

If you’re up for the challenge, in a role where no two days are ever the same, apply now!

Closing date for applications: 16th December 2012

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