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How much do costume trainee jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for costume trainee in the United States is $21.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of projects and teams do Costume Trainees typically work with on a day-to-day basis?

As a Costume Trainee, you will often work closely with experienced costume designers, supervisors, dressers, and makers on a variety of projects, ranging from theater productions and film shoots to television and commercial work. Your daily tasks may include assisting with fittings, preparing and maintaining costumes, organizing wardrobe stock, and supporting costume changes during rehearsals or live performances. This collaborative environment gives you exposure to multiple stages of the costume process and allows you to learn industry best practices hands-on. Working in these dynamic teams helps you build valuable connections and gain practical experience that can support career advancement to roles like Costume Assistant or Wardrobe Supervisor.

How to become a costume trainee?

To become a costume trainee, individuals typically need a background in fashion, costume design, or related fields, along with experience in sewing, fabric selection, and costume construction. Gaining hands-on experience through internships or assisting experienced costume designers is essential, and familiarity with costume history and relevant tools like sewing machines is beneficial.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Costume Trainee position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Costume Trainee, you need a basic understanding of garment construction, fabric handling, and sewing techniques, often supported by a relevant diploma or coursework in costume or fashion design. Familiarity with sewing machines, pressing equipment, hand tools, and sometimes costume management software is highly beneficial. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are standout soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are essential to ensure the successful creation, maintenance, and organization of costumes in busy production environments.

What does a Costume Trainee do?

A Costume Trainee assists the costume department in preparing, maintaining, and organizing costumes for a production. They help with fittings, alterations, and continuity, ensuring outfits match scenes correctly. Trainees may also source fabrics, handle laundry, and support dressers during filming or performances. This role provides hands-on experience and insight into the costume design process. It’s an entry-level position ideal for those interested in working in costume design or wardrobe supervision.

How much do costume assistants make?

Costume assistants typically earn between $12 and $20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the production size. Entry-level positions may pay closer to minimum wage, while experienced assistants working on larger productions can earn higher wages and overtime pay.

How to get into costume design with no experience?

To become a costume trainee, gaining relevant skills such as sewing, pattern making, and knowledge of fabrics is essential. Building a portfolio of your work, volunteering on local theater or film projects, and seeking internships or entry-level positions can help you gain practical experience and industry connections.

What is a costume trainee?

A costume trainee is an entry-level position in costume departments, often found in theater, film, or television productions. They assist with costume preparation, maintenance, and organization, gaining hands-on experience under supervision. The role may require knowledge of sewing, costume history, or costume construction tools.
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Infographic showing various Costume Trainee job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, and 7% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,990 per year, or $21.1 per hour.
General Role Player (Multiple Ethnicities) - MCBH

General Role Player (Multiple Ethnicities) - MCBH

Katmai Government Services

Waimanalo, HI • On-site

$17.93/hr

Other

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Job Title
General Role Player (Multiple Ethnicities) - MCBH
Location
Waimanalo, HI 96795 US (Primary)
Job Type
Role Player
Job Description
SUMMARY:
This position generally plays the role of a Role Player, one of several roles of various indigenous people in a foreign culture. The mission is usually scheduled on a military base in a realistic village erected for the purpose of training U.S. military personnel to relate to the general populace of a foreign culture.
WORK SCHEDULE:

  • Part Time On Call - Mission Based
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Always adheres to military training standards including but not limited to:
    • Staying within assigned training lane
    • Remaining "in role" during training mission
    • Following required security rules for the assigned military base
    • Accurately portraying culture to U.S. military personnel
  • Participate in BFA weapons handling and operation training when required.
  • Perform in urban/mounted operations training and may be shot at using blank-firing weapons.
  • Role players may be required to "die in place" or to be captured after a simulated firefight.
  • Integrate into military scenarios using weapons, equipment, and various vehicles in a multitude of situations such as hostile forces, ambushes, sniper, friendly forces, police, host nation civilian, terrorist, etc.
  • Portrays an assigned role.
  • Stays in character, applies independent judgment within the scripted scenario or ad lib if directed. Utilizes creativity to make the situation real in a training environment.
  • Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
  • Conforms to all safety rules and use all appropriate safety equipment.
  • Dress in costume appropriate to the role.
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  • Communicates with co-workers, supervisors, military personnel, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Additional duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must be able to gain and maintain access to US military installations.
  • Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or commercial/government agency background and reference check.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Role players shall be physically capable of performing their assigned work.
  • Ability to work for one or more days at a time at secured locations and work up to 12 hours per day.
  • Must have flexibility in scheduling work hours and available for occasional travel.
  • Must speak the required language and act in a manner consistent with the assigned role.
  • Fluent in English
DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Previous experience as a Role Player preferred.
  • Experience in improvisational or semi-scripted acting preferred.
  • Specifically oriented on skills that help individuals and small unit leaders to perform their duties and maximize unit training effectiveness.
  • Play a major role in support of unit training execution and after-action review, the unit Chain of Command is ultimately responsible for conducting the training and any resulting assessment or evaluations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to evaluate and respond realistically to actions of other role players, including U.S. military personnel.
  • Ability to provide accurate cultural knowledge of the region being duplicated in the mission.
  • Improvise convincing reactions to changing and unscripted U.S. military character and trainee movements within the training environment.
  • Experience in improvisational or semi-scripted acting preferred.
EDUCATION:
  • High School diploma or GED
DRIVING REQUIREMENT:
  • If selected to be a driver for the company, in a company owned or rented vehicle then it will be required to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license and be insurable on the company's automobile insurance policy.
  • Selected drivers may be required to drive when traveling for training and/or short occasional amounts of local driving.
  • The expected driving time up to 10%.
TRAVEL:
  • Travel is required under this contract, up to 10%, to the training site(s) at other government facilities.
COMPENSATION:
  • Pay is: $17.93 per hour.
  • SCA Health and Welfare Fringe: $4.41 per hour, up to 40 hours per work week as determined by the Wage Determination for the workplace locality.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • Role players shall be physically capable of performing their assigned work.
  • Frequent bending, lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
  • Walking and/or standing, climbing stairs, and walking on uneven ground.
  • Occasionally sitting for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to walk up to 2 miles over rough and uneven terrain in a tactical field environment.
  • Frequent use of hands/fingers, handling objects, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing.
  • Seeing up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  • It is Katmai's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
  • Wear uniforms and equipment to standards: role-play uniforms and individual military equipment (helmet, level 2 or 3 body armor, load bearing equipment, etc.).
  • Able to function in the following environmental factors: outside and inside; excessive heat; excessive cold; excessive humidity; excessive dampness or chilling.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Our mission is to train US Marines; therefore, we work side by side with them in all climates and conditions.
  • Work is primarily performed in a maintenance facility as well as outdoors in military training areas.
    • Work is often performed outdoors, in tactical field conditions, including inclement weather such as high humidity, heat, cold, sleet, snow, high wind, rain, and various local conditions.
    • Field conditions are austere at times.
    • Environment may be subject to temperatures ranging from 10 (-) degrees F in the winter to 125 (+) degrees F in the summer.
  • Employee may be exposed to sharp objects, heat and cold, chemicals, and lead.
  • Training support exposure to high levels of noises and vibrations due to the use of military weapons and equipment.
  • Katmai strictly adheres to the Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) regulations.
  • Use of personal protective equipment is mandatory if applicable.
  • Employee will be exposed to a wide variety of people in differing functions, personalities, and abilities.
  • Video filming and/or still photographs by the military may take place during active training missions or while at rest for purposes of recruitment, training, and education.
  • This position involves inherent risks and conditions listed in this job description. You understand that you are responsible for following all safety protocols, guidelines, and procedures.
ACCESS CONTROL:
  • Shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT:
Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).
COMPLIANCE:
To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website, https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/
We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Benefits Package
Not Eligible
Education
High School Diploma / GED
Category
Role Players
Exemption Type
Non-Exempt
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