Wardrobe Stylist Career Profile, Salary & Job Outlook
What does a Wardrobe Stylist do?
Wardrobe stylists work with TV costume designers to create outfits for characters for a television show. They purchase, alter, and create clothing that represents characters accurately. Stylists need to understand historical periods, different cultures, and body shapes.
How much does a Wardrobe Stylist make?
According to Ziprecruiter, Wardrobe Stylists make a national average of $32,061 or $15.41 an hour (as of March 2022). Entry-level wardrobe stylists make around $22,500 annually, with senior-level wardrobe stylists making $36,500 a year. Of course, this wide range also depends on skill, seniority, company, and location.
What impact does this career have towards the television industry?
Wardrobe stylists provide clothing options for costume departments. They help build the world of the show by ensuring clothing is reflective of the time and area. Their work adds credibility to the show and allows viewers to become fully immersed in the story.
What is the job outlook for this career?
Analysts forecast that television revenue will grow to $231 billion by 2024. In addition, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job opportunities in the design field (including Wardrobe Stylist) are expected to increase by 6% during the 2020-2030 decade.
How to kick off your career:
- Study fashion through different historical timelines.
- Build a portfolio.
- Explore the NYU x Rolling Stone x IndieWire Film + TV Industry Essentials online course.
- Download Yellowbrick’s Ultimate Television Career Guide.
Learn from:
Maisha Closson, Film & TV Industry Essentials contributor,
Executive Producer of The L Word: Generation G
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