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Costume Designer

Salary Market Rate, Freelance, Negotiable
Hours Freelance, Negotiable
Location London
Closing Date 20 February 2026
Position Type Freelance
Advert expires on 20 February 2026

Main Duties

We are currently looking for a Costume Designer to collaborate on the short Crystal Bursts (WT) – a London Film School graduation film written and directed by Sasha A. Dulerayn.

_LOGLINE: Russian-British student Misha is entertaining guests at his partner Brit’s housewarming party in London when he gets a call from his cousin in war-torn Kyiv._

*What we’re looking for:*

  • Experience (or keen interest) in Costume design for film.
  • Able to join the team during our current preproduction starting now until the end of shooting in May 2026 in London.
  • Effective collaboration with the production designer, director, and other key departments.
  • Creation of unique and specific looks for each character, using various sources.

This is a paid role and a strong portfolio opportunity. The film’s production team includes award-winning producer Ishan Sanjay Deshpande, whose feature Bearcave won the Europa Cinemas Best Feature Label and was nominated for the “Queer Lion” at the Venice Film Festival.

London Film School projects also have a strong track record with graduation films frequently premiering at Cannes, Venice, and Berlin.

Skills and Experience Required

Preferably applicants will have experience with film but we are open to anyone with design experience.

Disability Confident Employer

We can confirm that we are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 1-3) who can welcome a wide-range of disabled applicants within our level of training.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.