Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat is a COSTUME DESIGNER? Definition & Meaning A costume designer plans and oversees what characters wear on screen so the audience understands who the characters are, where they come from, and how they change over time. Clothing communicates story information quickly through choices like color, fabric, fit, condition, and repetition. On most productions, the… Continue reading What is a Costume Designer? Role, Duties & Visual Storytelling