Trainee Costume Assistant, Emmerdale x ITV Academy

About the role

ITV is looking for two Trainee Costume Assistants for its Emmerdale production, working alongside ITV Academy. The role is based at the Leeds ITV Television Centre, filming five days a week in studio and on location, with weekends and bank holidays depending on schedules. It is a six-month full-time fixed-term position.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with preparing costumes while following continuity
• Make sure all artists are dressed as required for their call times according to the call sheet
• Carry out repairs and maintenance to costumes
• Help create a positive working environment that meets health and safety requirements

Required profile

• Entry-level position: experience in costume work on other drama productions or in theatre is beneficial but not essential
• Flexible, proactive approach and strong interpersonal skills, able to adapt to different people
• Mature, responsible attitude to costume design and a high standard of professionalism
• Team player, supportive and respectful
• Good time management, able to work under pressure to tight deadlines and adapt to last-minute schedule changes
• Able to take clear, concise notes and has an accurate eye for detail
• Resourceful and problem-solving; awareness of sustainability in the costume department
• Driving licence preferred

Required skills

• Ability to sew and carry out minor alterations and repairs to costumes
• Creative ability, potentially backed by a professional qualification in art, fashion or costume design

What we offer

• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance, plus the option to buy more
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Competitive pension contribution
• Opportunity to buy ITV shares
• Wellbeing and volunteering days