Costume assistant, Coronation Street - 12 month FTC

Salary: £45,440 - £50,484

Location: Manchester - expectation is 5 days in the office.

Use your costume skills on set of one of the UK’s longest-running dramas, preparing outfits, making alterations, and maintaining visual continuity across scenes.

ITV, as an integrated producer broadcaster (IPB), creates, owns and distributes high-quality content on multiple platforms globally. We also continue to diversify our business through the opportunities presented from consumers ’ willingness to pay for great content and to engage with ITV as a trusted brand.

Where every stitch tells a story - Coronation Street’s costume department brings Weatherfield to life, one iconic look at a time. From cobbles to closets, they dress the drama you love. Be the essential on-set hero, prepping every look, ensuring perfect continuity, and getting Coronation Street artists camera-ready for every dramatic scene.

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• Minimum 6 Months experience working in the costume department on a TV Continuing Drama.
• Professional qualification demonstrating creative ability ie Costume Design/Textiles/Art and Fashion.
• It is an essential part of this role that you are familiar with call sheets, costume plots and schedules.
• Ability to sew and carry out minor alterations to costume.
• Knowledge of how to care for and clean fabrics & clothing.
• Keen attention to detail to ensure continuity.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to communicate with multiple departments.
• Knowledge and understanding of the importance of set etiquette.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, remaining focused for long periods of time.
• Ability to work under pressure and to be at ease with making on the spot decisions.
• Willingness to train and share skills and knowledge with less experienced members of the department.
• Computer skills including Gmail, Google Drive, Mac, iPad & PDF Expert.
  

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• Resourceful and problem solving aptitude, working independently as well as part of a team
• Creative flair with an ability to think visually
• Technical ability
• Problem Solving & working well under pressure to tight deadlines
• Organisation
• Communication & Teamwork

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.

Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.