Costume Designer / Stylist — Client Project

Costume Designer / Stylist — Client Project
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**Aru Labs | Project-based opportunity**

Aru Labs is looking for a **Costume Designer / Stylist** for an upcoming independent web-series project being produced for a client.

This is a **project-based opportunity**, not a permanent position at Aru Labs.

The series is a character-driven story exploring **startups, ambition, relationships, friendship, money and life**.

We're looking for someone who can use clothing and styling to make the characters feel **authentic, contemporary and visually distinct**.

### What you'll do

* Work closely with the Director and Production Designer
* Develop the wardrobe direction for the main characters
* Create character-specific styling references and moodboards
* Plan outfits based on character personality, background and story progression
* Coordinate wardrobe for different scenes and locations
* Source, rent, purchase or coordinate clothing as required
* Maintain wardrobe continuity between scenes
* Prepare outfit options before filming
* Coordinate fittings with actors
* Work with the makeup and hair team where required
* Adapt wardrobe plans to different shooting locations and weather conditions

### The characters

The series includes a mix of:

* Young founders
* Startup employees
* Designers and creators
* Investors
* Friends
* Family members
* Young professionals
* International creative / startup characters

The styling should feel **real rather than overly polished**.

We want characters who look like people you might actually meet in Bengaluru, Mumbai, San Francisco, London or Bali.

### What we're looking for

* Experience in costume design, styling, fashion, film, advertising, editorial or content
* Strong understanding of contemporary fashion and character styling
* Good eye for color, silhouette and visual identity
* Ability to create distinctive looks without unnecessary spending
* Strong sourcing and coordination skills
* Comfortable working with a lean independent production

Film or web-series experience is a plus, but not mandatory.

### Working arrangement

**Remote:** Yes, during pre-production
**Travel:** Required during production where applicable
**Engagement:** Project-based / contract
**Production window:** Late November – early December
**Potential locations:** San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, London, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Bali and other global creative and startup hubs

International and India-based candidates are welcome.

### Who you'll work with

You will work closely with:

* **Creator / Writer / Director**
* **Director of Photography**
* **Production Designer**
* **1st Assistant Director**
* Makeup & Hair
* Actors and creative talent

### Ideal candidate

You might be a good fit if you:

* Understand how clothing communicates personality
* Can make characters feel different without making them look like costumes
* Have a strong contemporary fashion sense
* Know how to work with limited production resources
* Are comfortable sourcing clothing quickly
* Care about continuity and small visual details
* Enjoy working closely with actors and creative teams

### How to apply

Please send:

* Portfolio / styling work
* Instagram / LinkedIn
* Previous film, editorial, commercial or content work
* Current location
* Availability during late November / early December
* Expected project fee or day rate

**Apply with the subject: Costume & Styling — Web Series Client Project**

Aru Labs is coordinating this opportunity on behalf of the client.

**Project-based. Remote-first. Travel required during production where applicable.**

If you're interested in helping shape how the characters look, evolve and feel on screen, we'd love to see your work.