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Isabel YU

Isabel YU

Wardrobe Assistant

Arts / Entertainment / Publishing

London, Greater London

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About Isabel YU:

Hi! I am Isabel. I was originally lived and worked in between the theatre and film & TV industry as a wardrobe assistant, costume standby, and dresser, in Hong Kong for 4 years.

I am an energetic and enthusiastic person, who loves to work as a team player but also able to follow directions and work independently, as well as work in a fast-paced environment under stress.
My degree solid my hand-sewing, machine sewing, and costume construction skills, which have driven me to work on different kind of tasks.

Even though I had previous experiences, since I have recently moved from Hong Kong to London, I am currently looking for an opening opportunity into the industry for me to know more about the theatre culture and working system in the UK, also to gain and to contribute knowledge to the society.

Experience

Costumier, Seamstress

Foxtrot Costume & Props Ltd - London
January 2022 to May 2022

  • Working in constant contact with clients, getting the best quality props/costumes out to them ready for filming
  • Understanding the costumes and uniforms for all the service industry
  • Processing hire returns including checking them back and preparing for cleaning
  • Relocating stock and returning stock to rails
  • Altering, mending, modifying, and constructing garments and other articles according to customers' specifications and needs
  • Providing customer service, in person and on phone

Junior Costume Designer, Costume Assistant

Hong Kong Film Directors’ Guild - Hong Kong
September 2021 to November 2021

Responsible for coming up with costume concepts, and bring to life by making, sourcing and altering garments for the short film "No Way Out" - directed by Stanley Wong, working in a small production team to prepare over 30 costumes by myself.

 
  • Studying the script and discussing the costume direction and requirements with the director and production designer
  • Researching and presenting costume ideas and concepts
  • Purchasing costumes in a limited production period
  • Tailoring and altering costume pieces by hand-sewing and machine
  • Budgeting and controlling time management for the project
  • Conducting fittings for actors
  • Costume maintenance and repair during shooting period
  • As the on-set representative of costume team while shooting
  • Communicating with different parties about costume issues and other arrangements
  • Overseeing costume continuity
  • Working in a face-paced environment

Wardrobe Assistant, Dresser

Po Leung Kuk (Charitable Organisation) - Hong Kong
October 2021 to October 2021

 

Wardrobe Assistant, Dresser

The Nonsense-makers - “The Windmill 2.0” (Disable Musical Theatre) - Hong Kong
July 2021 to September 2021

 

Wardrobe Assistant

Local Production Ltd. - “Lonely Eighteen” (Feature film) - Hong Kong
July 2021 to August 2021

  • Assisting the costume designer to execute the costume design, direction and requirement by purchasing, altering garments
  • Maintaining and repairing costumes on a daily basis.
  • Overseeing and ensuring costume continuity
  • Working in a face-paced environment and communicating with professional crew members

Assistant Costume Designer, Wardrobe Assistant (Standby)

Edko Films Ltd - “Table for Six” (Feature film) - Hong Kong
May 2021 to August 2021

Direct by Sunny Chan; an ensemble comedy that revolves around a family gathering gone sour.

 
  • Assisting the costume designer to discuss the costume direction and requirements with the director and production designer
  • Researching and presenting costume ideas and concepts
  • Studying the costume requirements and dressing plot by analyzing the script and communicating with the assistant director
  • Purchasing, hiring, making, and altering costume pieces
  • Fitting for actors
  • Costume maintenance and repair during the shooting period
  • As the only on-set representative of the costume team while shooting
  • Communicate with different departments and actors on costume issues and other arrangments
  • Overseeing costume continuity from scene to scene
  • Work in a face-paced environment with professional crew members

Assistant Costume Designer

“Murder in San Jose” (Theatrical Drama) - Hong Kong
April 2021 to April 2021

Helping assist the costume designer to execute all costume designs by purchasing and altering garments.

Assistant Costume Designer, Wardrobe Assistant (Standby)

HSBC (Advertisement) - Hong Kong
April 2021 to April 2021

  • Doing research on costume style and reference
  • Preparing costumes and alternatives within a limited production timeline - Purchasing, hiring, making, and altering garments
  • Research on fabric for costume tailor and fabric dyer
  • Fittings for actors and talents
  • Costume maintenance and repair during shooting
  • On-set representative of costume team to communicate with different departments on costume issues and arrangement

Assistant Costume Designer, Wardrobe Assistant (Standby)

La La Move (Advertisement) - Hong Kong
April 2021 to April 2021

  • Doing research on costume style and reference
  • Preparing costumes and alternatives within a limited production timeline - Purchasing, hiring, making, and altering garments
  • Research on fabric for costume tailor and fabric dyer
  • Fittings for actors and talents
  • Costume maintenance and repair during shooting
  • On-set representative of costume team to communicate with different departments on costume issues and arrangement

Assistant Costume Designer, Wardrobe Assistant

iQIYI PICTURES - “Man On the Edge” (Feature film) - Hong Kong
January 2021 to April 2021

Directed by Ming-Sing Wong - working in a large production team of 200 to produce over 300 costumes for the feature film. It's also an action and crime film involve violence and physical feats.

 
  • Assisting the costume designer to discuss the costume direction and requirements with the director and production designer
  • Researching and presenting costume ideas and concepts
  • Studying the costume requirement and dressing plot by analyzing the script and communicating with the assistant director
  • Purchasing, hiring, making, and altering costume pieces
  • Fitting for actors
  • Costume maintenance and repair during the shooting period
  • As the only on-set representative of the costume team while shooting
  • Communicate with different departments and actors on costume issues and other arrangments
  • Overseeing costume continuity from scene to scene
  • Work in a face-paced environment with professional crew members

Production Designer (Junior)

15th Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival - Hong Kong
October 2020 to December 2020

  • Designing the visual concept of the film
  • Identifying a design style for sets, locations, graphics, props, lighting, camera angles, and costumes, while working closely with the director and producer
  • Executing the design throughout the shooting period
 
  1. TAIPEI Golden Horse Film Festival - Short Film Selection
  2. 15th Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival "Local Competition" ｜Fresh Wave Award - Holiday (Director: Wong Fei)

Wardrobe Assistant, Dresser

The Nonsense-maker - “The Windmill” (Disable Musical Theatre) - Hong Kong
July 2020 to September 2020

 

Studio Assistant Intern

Hand & Lock - London
June 2019 to July 2019

  • Preparing work for embroidery on the digital Machines
  • Hand Embroidery - Monogramming and specialist work - involved Tambour beading silk shading and sampling etc.
  • Production of larger scale work in embroidery, e.g. Restoration of the Queen Alexandra & King Edward banners, Ecclesiastical Restoration
  • Research on fabric and material for restoration production
  • Archive & Military research and documentation

Dresser

Giorgio Armani (Fashion Show) - Hong Kong
March 2019 to March 2019

Working as part of a team, performing quick amendments backstage to prepare garments for the catwalk.

Wardrobe Assistant, Dresser

Ocean Park - Hong Kong
August 2018 to October 2018

Helping assist the head of costume in the making, altering, repairing of costumes, and following a dresser plot aiding the smooth running of the performance

 
  • Organized and managed costumes pieces
  • Assisted performers in dressing into costumes and facilitates quick changes
  • Assisted costume supervisor with costume notes during rehearsal and performance period
  • Checks in and reviews costumes prior to each dress rehearsal and performance
  • Checks out and retrieves costumes after each dress rehearsal and performance
  • Costume maintenance and repair

Dresser

Giorgio Armani (Fashion Show) - Hong Kong
July 2018 to July 2018

Working as part of a team, performing quick amendments backstage to prepare garments for the catwalk.

Studio Assistant Intern

Unique Design Ltd. - Hong Kong
June 2018 to July 2018

  • Costume Maker for Hong Kong Ocean Park Summer Carnival

Dresser

Sandro & Maje (Fashion Show) - Hong Kong
January 2018 to January 2018

Working as part of a team, performing quick amendments backstage to prepare garments for the catwalk.

 


 

Education

Date: 2016-2020
Institute: The Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts (HKAPA)
Details: Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) Degree in Theatre and Entertainment Art, Major in Costume Technology

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