Trainee Costume Assistants, Emmerdale x ITV Academy - 6 Months FTC

ITV

Leeds

Expected closing date: Thursday, 22 October 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

Assist with costume preparation, maintenance, and styling for Emmerdale.
Entry-level role with no prior experience essential, but sewing skills and creativity are beneficial.
Based in Leeds, with a 5-day working week that may include weekends and bank holidays.
6-month fixed-term contract.

About the Role

This is a 6-month fixed-term contract for a Trainee Costume Assistant on Emmerdale.

The Team

Join the fast-paced world of Emmerdale as a Trainee Costume Assistant! You will help prepare, maintain, and style outfits for studio and location shoots, ensuring cast and supporting artistes are screen-ready.

What You'll Do

Assist with preparing costumes, ensuring continuity.
Dress artists as required for their call times.
Carry out repairs and maintenance to costumes.
Contribute to a positive and safe working environment.

Skills and Experience You'll Need

Minimum Criteria:

Ability to sew and perform minor alterations and repairs.
Demonstrate creative ability, potentially through a qualification in art, fashion, or costume design.
Flexible, positive, and proactive approach.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt to different people.
Demonstrate a mature and responsible attitude towards costume design and professionalism.
Team player, supportive and respectful.
Creative flair and visual thinking ability.
A driving licence is preferred.

Other Key Criteria:

This is an entry-level position. Experience in costume on drama productions or theatre is beneficial but not essential.
High degree of creative and organisational skills.
Good time management skills, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to think on your feet and adapt to last-minute schedule changes.
Positive and proactive approach when dealing with cast, maintaining discretion.
Ability to take clear, concise notes.
Accurate eye for detail.
Resourceful with problem-solving aptitude.
Awareness of sustainability in the costume department.

Working Arrangements

Workplace: Leeds
Commitment: Filming across a 5-day week in studio and on location. Weekends and Bank Holidays may be required depending on schedules.