SPOTS AVAILABLE: ONE (1)
DURATION: FIVE-SEVEN (5-7) DAYS (POSSIBILITY TO EXTEND)
TIMELINE: SEPTEMBER 2024
LOCATION: TORONTO, ON
TRAINERS: INSIGHT FREELANCE WARDROBE STYLIST/DESIGNER
TARGET: Black persons with a passion for fashion and design and some experience in the sector.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Wardrobe Assistant combines a love of fashion and design with film and television. Whether it’s a feature film, a TV series, reality show, or awards presentation, wardrobe helps tell the visual story of any production.
In this Stream, one (1) participant works as a Wardrobe Assistant under the Head of Wardrobe on one or more Insight productions including “The Legacy Awards.” This hands-on experience provides a solid foundation in how a set is run, as well as an understanding of the big picture, and how wardrobe fits into it and works to help shape a narrative.
The Wardrobe Assistant receives valuable training in such areas as design, buying, fitting and preparation of wardrobe for camera. They learn and/or sharpen existing design and technical skills, including drafting, sewing and crafting. Interacting with talent and other valuable members of the Wardrobe and production team, they further develop interpersonal skills.
At the end of the Program, the participant has made valuable contacts, expanded their portfolio and added a minimum of one (1) television production credit to their resume and are equipped to further pursue a career in Wardrobe within the entertainment industry.
ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES:
- Identify as Black
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada
- Ontario Resident
- 19 years old or older
- Self-starter with the ability to follow through until successful completion of assigned duties
- Ability to function effectively in an atmosphere subject to frequent changes and produce results
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma
HOW TO APPLY:
- Email your Resume, Cover letter and Contact Information for two (2) references to BlackAcademySkills@insighttv.com or use the button below
- Please include “Wardrobe Assistant” in the subject line of your email
- Please no phone calls. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
For questions, please contact: BlackAcademySkills@insighttv.com