Assistance Experience
I have assisting experience in theatre, film and commercial work across set, costume and props. I have assisted theatre designer Ioana Curelea in London and Fi Russell based in Devon as an associate designer and costume supervisor, respectively. I have design/production assistant experience working on commercial shoots with the makeup company Kryolan and also on bridal campaigns for Allure alongside HardySherlock Productions. My aim is to get in contact with more theatre designers and gain varied experience in working on larger-scale theatre as an assistant.
Training
Date of graduation
Region
South West
Assisting Skills
Model Making
- 1to25 model making
- 1to50 model making
- Soldering
- Mould making and casting
- Sculpting
- Painting
- Creating surfaces and textures
Technical Drawing Skills and CAD Programmes
- Drafting by hand
- SketchUp
Other Computer Software Design Skills
- Photoshop
- InDesign
- Video Editing
Research/Sourcing Skills
- Period knowledge of costume set and props
- Basic knowledge of construction methods and materials
- Ability to put together digital mood boards
- Prop and costume sourcing
- Knowledge of prop houses, hire shops, local knowledge of shops
- Ability to keep track of petty cash
Costume Practical Skills
- Hand sewing skills
- Costume Machine sewing skills
- Knowledge of fabrics and their properties
- Distressing and Dying
Set and Prop Practical Skills
- Paper prop creation
- Ability to use workshop machinery
- Scenic Art skills
- Hand sewing skills
- Prop Machine sewing skills
- Carpentry
Puppetry
- Sewing / soft fabrication
- Wood carving / wood work
- Poly / Foam carving
Experience in different types of performance
- Plays
- Musicals
- Devised
- Theatre for young audiences
Contact
Website: https://www.jrileydesign.com/jriley
Email: jessica.tain.riley@gmail.com
Instagram: @jrileydesign