Career Opportunities with Angels
As and when vacancies arise, they will be posted here as well as in publications like 'The Stage' newspaper so do keep an eye on this page. In the meantime you may find the following information useful.
Posts as Junior or Trainee Costumiers - applicants have sometimes completed a costume or fashion course (which is not essential). What is more important is to be able to demonstrate a passion for costume and history and the desire to progress in the industry.
Posts in our Alterations Workroom require a minimum of 2 years formal training in the construction and interpretation of costumes. College leavers and graduates usually start in the Alterations Workroom.
Posts in Dressmaking require a minimum of 2 years formal training in the construction and interpretation of costumes plus at least 2 years relative experience.
Posts in Tailoring require a minimum of 2 years formal training in the construction and interpretation of costumes plus at least 2 years relative experience.
Work Experience with Angels
Angels offers work experience placements of one to two weeks throughout the year and we are always delighted to hear from enthusiastic students and graduates. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and in year 12 or equivalent before we can consider your application.
If you would like to be considered for the Angels Work Experience Programme, you should write to Shelley Thompson at Angels The Costumiers, 1 Garrick Road, London NW9 6AA enclosing a C.V. and a covering letter. Or you can email your application to- workexperience@angels.uk.com
The Angels New Entrant Wardrobe Assistant Trainee Scheme
Supported by the Skillset Film Skills Fund and Film London.
The Angels Wardrobe New Entrant Training Scheme was an 18 month structured, work-based training programme for prospective freelance wardrobe assistants in film that ran between 2006 and 2007.
What is a Wardrobe Assistant?
Wardrobe Assistants are members of the wardrobe/costume department, which is responsible for providing both made and hired costumes.
Wardrobe Assistants main duties include: dressing artists; standing by to maintain costumes between takes; continuity; altering and repairing costumes; packing and unpacking costumes. In a Costume house, the role runs parallel with that of a Costumier.
When will the Scheme run again?
Currently the scheme is being evaluated. At this time we are not able to say if and when the scheme will be run again but keep an eye on this website for further updates. To register your interest in the scheme please email Shelley Thompson on training@angels.uk.com
