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Emily  Midgley

Emily Midgley

Liverpool,Merseyside

Summary

Responsible Costume Creative, passionate about delivering outstanding quality and service. Offering years of experience in the creative industry with a history of recognition for performance. Self-motivated to consistently provide high class results across a wide range of projects in the creative industry and working as part of a collaborative team.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Theatre/ Live Show Costumer

Freelance
10.2021 - Current
  • Head of Wardrobe/ Wardrobe Supervisor
  • 2026 – Holland America Cruise line Nieuw Amsterdam: New Show Installs Company – Blackburn International
  • 2026 – Holland America Cruise line Niew Amsterdam: New Show Installs
    Company – Blackburn International
  • 2025 – CFC Renaissance: New Cast Install Company: Blackburn International
  • 2025 - Holland America Cruise Line Westerdam: New Show Installs
    Company – Blackburn International
  • 2025-2026 - Sleeping Beauty Pantomime: Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
  • 2025 – CFC Renaissance: New Cast Install
    Company: Blackburn International
  • 2024-2025 – Jack and the Beanstalk Pantomime: Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
  • 2024 – CFC Renaissance: New Cast Install
    Company: Blackburn International
  • 2024 – Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night: Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
  • 2023-2024 - Beauty and the Beast Pantomime: Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
  • 2023 – CFC Renaissance: New Ship Install Company: Blackburn International
  • 2023 – CFC Renaissance: New Ship Install
    Company: Blackburn International
  • 2022-2023 - Cinderella Pantomime: Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
  • 2022 – The Masked Singer Live
  • 2022 – Haven Holiday Parks Costume Install, Fittings and alterations
  • 2021-2022 - Snow White Pantomime: Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
  • 2021 - Raymonda: English National Ballet // Costume Maker: Victoria Aubrey

Film Costumer

Freelance
06.2021 - Current

Costume Designer

  • 2024 – Chameleon S1: TV Series
    Director: Jim Shields
  • 2023 - Bleeding Poverty: Feature Film
    Director: Gabriella Calderone
  • 2021- Costume Designer, Costume Maker
    Happy New Year- Student Short Film

Costume Supervisor

  • 2024 – Jamie Johnson FC S3: BBC Series
    Costume Designer: Jenny Anderton
  • 2024 - The Inside Man 6: TV Series
    Costume Designer: Jenny Anderton
  • 2021- Witch: Feature Film
    Directors: Mark Zammit, Craig Hinde // Costume Designer: Jenny Anderton
  • 2021- Bolan’s Shoes: Feature Film
    Director: Ian Puleston-Davies // Costume Designer- Jenny Anderton

Costume Standby

  • 2026 - Jamie Johnson FC S5: BBC Series
    Costume Designer: Jenny Anderton
  • 2025 - Jamie Johnson FC S4: BBC Series
    Costume Designer: Jenny Anderton
  • 2025 – Sam Fender – Remember My Name: Music Video Costume Designer: Jenny Anderton
  • 2024 – Extra Geography: Feature Film
    Costume Designer: Emma Rees
  • 2024 – Crowd Costume Standby Daily
    The Immortal Man: Netflix Feature Film
  • 2023 – The Gathering: ITV Drama Series
    Costume Designer: Jess Schofield
  • 2023 – Jamie Johnson FC S2: BBC Series
    Costume Designer: Jenny Anderton
  • 2023 – High Wire: Feature Film
    Director: Calif Chong // Costume Designer: Quin Soleto
  • 2022 – Vera: HETV ITV Drama
    Series 12: Episode 5 Christmas Special
    Costume Designer: Iain Macaulay
  • 2022 – The Crown: Netflix Drama Series
    Costume Designer: Amy Roberts
  • 2022 – Vera: HETV ITV Drama
    Series 12: Episode 2, 3, 4
    Costume Designer: Iain Macaulay
  • 2022 – Ridley: HETV Drama
    Director: Paul Gay // Costume Designer: Claire Lynch
  • 2022 – Greatest Day: Feature Film
    Director: Coky Giedroyc // Costume Designer: Sian Jenkins
  • 2022 – One Ranger: Feature Film
    Director: Jesse V Johnson // Costume Designer: Jenny Anderton
  • 2021- No Return: HETV ITV Drama
    Director: John Alexander // Costume Designer: Alexandra Caulfield

Costume Maker

Freelance
01.2016 - Current
  • Designing and making custom clothing for clients.
  • Conducted fittings on clients to achieve desired size, style or comfort.
  • Designed and constructed bespoke costumes for theatre and film productions, adhering to directors' vision and character requirements.
  • Liaised with directors and scriptwriters, gaining insight into characters for more accurate and impactful costume creation.
  • Sewed fabric by hand or using machines to mend clothes, alter designs or add decorative patterns.
  • Talked clients through material choices and guiding them as to which fabrics would suit their vision.
  • Supervised wardrobe during live performances, addressing any costume malfunctions quickly to avoid disruptions.

Assistant Fashion Designer

Dora the label
11.2019 - 05.2020
  • Produced both sketched and digital designs to create initial product sketches.
  • Conducted market research to stay abreast of current trends and incorporate them into designs.
  • Assisted in the creation of technical packs for manufacturers, including measurements, material specifications, and stitching details.

Assistant Merchandiser

Laura Ashley
08.2018 - 10.2019
  • Supported the Head Merchandiser manage and maintain WSSI plan and strategy.
  • Collaborated with manufacturers, suppliers and retailers to facilitate proper execution of merchandising plans.
  • Led weekly team meetings with the merchandising and design teams
  • Identified customers' needs and interests to recommend suitable products.
  • Conferred with team members to achieve set KPIs, leading to business growth.

Fashion/Costume Design and Production Assistant

Olivia Deur Couture
02.2016 - 11.2017
  • Contributed to creation of diverse fashion and costume pieces for collections, enhancing visual storytelling.
  • Executed hand sewing of bespoke fashion pieces, consistently meeting deadlines for high-profile fashion events.
  • Collaborated with stylists to develop cohesive looks for clients, ensuring alignment with their vision.

Education

Master of Arts - Costume Making

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Liverpool
01-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

Middlesex University
City of london
01-2018

Foundation Degree in Arts - Art and Design

Leeds College of Art
Leeds
01-2015

A-Levels - Textiles, Photography, Psychology, Business

Huddersfield New College
Huddersfield
01-2014

GCSEs -

Queensbury High School
Bradford
01-2012

Skills

  • Experienced Costume Supervisor
  • Experienced in Garment Care and Repair
  • Experienced Principal Costume Standby
  • Management and Leadership Experience
  • Organisational Skills
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Deadline management
  • Project planning and coordination
  • Experienced in Costume Continuity programmes eg Sync-on-Set, Scene Match
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Sewing with Different Specialist Industrial and Domestic Machines
  • Costume Breakdown
  • Flat and Draping Pattern Cutting
  • Drafting Made-to-Measure Patterns
  • Accurate Hand Sewing
  • DBS Checked
  • Costume Knowledge of various eras and uniforms

Timeline

Theatre/ Live Show Costumer

Freelance
10.2021 - Current

Film Costumer

Freelance
06.2021 - Current

Assistant Fashion Designer

Dora the label
11.2019 - 05.2020

Assistant Merchandiser

Laura Ashley
08.2018 - 10.2019

Fashion/Costume Design and Production Assistant

Olivia Deur Couture
02.2016 - 11.2017

Costume Maker

Freelance
01.2016 - Current

Master of Arts - Costume Making

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

Middlesex University

Foundation Degree in Arts - Art and Design

Leeds College of Art

A-Levels - Textiles, Photography, Psychology, Business

Huddersfield New College

GCSEs -

Queensbury High School
Emily Midgley