Frances Roughton

Having worked in the film and TV industry for the past decade, I'm now looking for my next career challenge.

I'm looking for a role within events as there are so many transferable skills between the industries - logistics, organisation, team management, meeting tight deadlines and creative problem solving.

I'd love to apply my experience working within this skill set to a permanent position. As much as I am grateful for the opportunities and experiences I have been afforded while working within the film industry, I'm now at a stage where I'd like to commit full time to a permanent job role with a regular team. I'd love the opportunity to work for a company where I can draw upon the skill set I already have, and learn, grow and progress within an exciting and dynamic industry.

I have always had a passion for live events. For much of my life I have been involved in helping with them in some form - I helped with the local amateur dramatics company as a teenager, was part of an open air cinema events team when at university, have helped friends organise charity fundraising events and have designed and facilitated weddings for friends and family. I enjoy the planning and the logistical side of work and, as a seamstress, illustrator, and painter, always welcome utilising my creative skill set whenever I can.

I hope you will consider me for your team.

Many thanks,

Fran

For the past 10 years I have worked within costume departments in the film industry. I worked short term contracts in various roles specific to each production. Starting as a trainee, I learnt new skills and took on increasing responsibilities on each project. I have been regularly promoted within the department, and for the past 4 years I have worked as a costume supervisor.

2018 - PRESENT: COSTUME DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR 

@ Netflix/ Apple TV/ CBS UK/ Shondaland/ Sid Gentle Films/ ITV

Key duties

> TEAM SUPERVISION:

• Scheduled working hours for a team of 20 contracted crew.
• Managed the working patterns and hours of any additional employees.
• Was the first point of contact any issues/ concerns raised by the team.
• Tracked employees working hours and logged all additional hours and overtime.

> FACILITATING:

• Hired additional employees when extra labour was needed.
• Created floor plans for the costume team to set up in many venues.
• Liaised with other departments to loan relevant equipment.
• Sourced and hired independent creative professionals for specific tasks.
• Used costume and prop houses to hire relevant clothing and prop items.

> COMMUNICATION:

• Attended regular production meetings in person and online.
• Communicated with actors and crew regularly via email and phone.
• Sent work briefs and plans to all relevant crew.
• Developed excellent working relationships with hire companies and independent workers.

> BUDGET MANAGEMENT:

• Managed an allocated budget for the costume department.
• Processed receipts and submitted relevant paperwork.
• Tracked the weekly spend of the department to remain in budget.

> COMPUTER BASED ADMINISTRATION:

• Used Excel/ Numbers for budget management, scheduling and timesheets.
• Used Pages to create information documents for employees.
• Used Adobe Photoshop to create visual references, mood boards, and graphic design content.
• Used Procreate for digital costume illustrations.
• Created scale floor plans using Arrette.

> LOGISTICAL PLANNING:

• Scheduling/ diary management, this included team distribution.
• Booked transport and drivers. Planned out routes and times for them.
• Scheduled deliveries and organised UK and international shipments.
• Liaised with other departments about location moves and timings of trucks, employees and equipment.

2015 - 2018: COSTUME ASSISTANT/ STANDBY 

@ Working Title productions/ Sid Gentle Films/ITV/ 20th Century Fox/ BBC/ Warner Bros/ C4

Key duties

> ASSISTING ACTORS AND SUPPORTING ACTORS:

• Assisted them on set with any costume related issues e.g breakages, questions or concerns.
• Provided weather related support - keeping them warm, dry and comfortable when needed.

> ADMINSTRATION:

• Assisted with schedule management.
• Did relevant photocopying, printing and filing for the department.

> ORGANISATION:

• Created labelling systems for storage and kit.
• Organised storage warehouses into easily accessible and efficient work spaces.
• Set up office spaces, fitting rooms and studios on behalf of the costume team.

> CONTINUITY MANAGEMENT:

• Photographed and documented all costume continuity.
• Maintained continuity on-set between different camera angles and scenes.

2013 - 2015: COSTUME TRAINEE @ AMC Productions/BBC/Pathé Productions

Key duties

> DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT:

• Carried out whatever tasks were delegated, including stock organisation, costume construction and relevant paperwork.

> SOURCING/ BUYING:

• Sourced costumes and kit for the department in person and online.
• Sourced options and prices for fabrics and haberdashery and presented them to the design team.

> ACCOUNT SUPPORT:

• Organised, logged and processed receipts for the department.
• Logged the weekly spend of the department.

> COSTUME MAINTENANCE:

• Independently managed laundry requirements.
• repaired shoes, garments and jewellery.

2012-2019: DESIGNER, DRESSER, ASSISTANT, WORKSHOP LEADER, VISITING LECTURER 

@ The Globe Theatre, The Lord Chamberlains Men, London Bubble, Mountview Academy, Rose Bruford College, Streetwise Opera, Iris Theatre, ATG, English Touring Opera

Alongside TV and film, I have worked in the Theatre industry. My work in theatre was multifaceted and utilised a varied skill set.

Key duties

> INDEPENDANT AND CREATIVE THINKING:

• Worked alone to develop designs, floor plans and models of staging and spatial design.
• Self managed deadlines and work loads
• Designed and implemented practical and visual appropriate theatre sets for multiple indoor and outdoor venues.
• Researched and referenced different time periods.

> LOGISTICAL PLANNING:

• Scheduled deliveries of supplies and set pieces.
• Scheduled fittings and meetings.
• Booked vans and drivers for touring productions.

> COMMUNICATION:

• Initiated, and attended meetings with directors, cast, production and backstage crew.
• Emailed and phoned suppliers, additional crew and hire houses.

> LEADERSHIP:

• Organised and managed teams of professionals, new graduates and work experience.
• Guided teams of costume makers and scenic artists to implement my designs.
• Lead group design and craft workshops for charity/ community based theatre companies.

> DESIGN:

• Worked with directors to attain their vision of the production.
• Developed design ideas based on research and creative stimuli.
• Created costume illustrations and scale model boxes of theatres and performances spaces.
• worked with lighting designers to effectively light the sets and venues.

2009 - 2012 - Rose Bruford College: Theatre Design - 1st Class undergraduate degree

2003 -2005 - Steyning Grammar School A Levels - English Literature- B, Drama and Theatre Studies - B, Art - B

1998 - 2003 -Steyning Grammar school GCSE’s - 10 x GCSE’s - Grades A* to C