Naomi Overton
Credits
| Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
Costume Assistant and Breaking Down Artist
Theatre |
Various Pantomimes Attle Costumiers |
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| 2017 |
Costume Assistant
Television |
Electric Dreams and other jobs such as Selfridges window displays and off site bookings for House of Fraser. Wendy Benstead Costume and Clothing |
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| 2017 |
Costume Assistant
Theatre |
Productions worked on include Mamma Mia 2, Mary Queen of Scots, Peterloo, Disney's Beauty and The Beast, The Lion King, Phantom of the Opera, Wind in the Willows, Young Frankenstein, Measure for Measure and P&O cruise costumes. Jane Grimshaw Costumes Ltd |
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| 2016 |
Costume Assistant
Theatre |
The Lion King Sew Light Ltd. |
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| 2015 |
Costume Assistant
Theatre |
‘Please Be Seated’ JaneJaney / New Movement Collective, |
Southbank Centre |
| 2014 |
Costume Supervisor and Dresser
Theatre |
‘Bare’ Keith Smith / Northbrook Theatre |
Northbrook Theatre |
| 2014 |
Designer
Event |
The Body Shop Foundation, 25th Anniversary Halloween Party Adelle Scott / The Body Shop Foundation |
The Body Shop Foundation |
Education
| Year | Qualification | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Bachelor arts in Theatre Arts (Costume and Realisation) 2015-2016 (2:1 Second Class Honours). | Northbrook College, Worthing |
| 2015 | Costume Design and Realisation Foundation Degree 2013-2015 (Distinction). | Northbrook College, Worthing |
| 2013 | UAL Level 4 Diploma in Art and Design- Foundation Studies 2012-2013 (Distinction) | Northbrook College, Worthing |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit:
I can use:
About me
I am punctual, reliable, have a good eye for attention to detail and always strive to produce high quality work. I am happy to work as part of a team or independently if necessary. I enjoy being creative and the challenge of new ideas. I relish in incorporating diverse materials and using various processes and techniques to produce unique outcomes which are catching to the eye. I am keen to learn and progress with my skill set.Additional skills:
Sewing skills: Use of domestic and industrial sewing machines and overlockers, costume fitting skills and alterations.
Knowledge and skills: Corsetry, millinery, tailoring, working with stretch fabrics and leatherworking.
Cutting skills: Cutting on the stand and on the flat, knowledge of period costume construction.
Fabric Manipulation: Breaking down, decorative and dyeing processes.
Design skills: Researching and developing designs using a wide range of different media and processes.
Drawing skills: Life drawing, experimental drawing, sketching and fine art.
Costume supervision experience.
Running wardrobe experience.
Clean Driving Licence.
Referees:
Jane Grimshaw Jamie Attle
Jane Grimshaw Costume Ltd. Attle Costumiers LTD.
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Additional information:
Education
Northbrook College, Worthing:
Degree of Bachelor arts in Theatre Arts (Costume and Realisation) removed (2:1 Second Class Honours).
Costume Design and Realisation Foundation Degree removed (Distinction).
UAL Level 4 Diploma in Art and Design- Foundation Studies removed (Distinction)
License & Passport
| Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
| Secondary Job Title | Costume Designer |
|---|---|
| Job Titles | Costume Designer, Costumer Maker, Costume / Costume Support, Wardrobe / Wardrobe Support, Set Dresser |
| Years in industry | 3 to 6 years |