Dressers assist the Head Dresser, Stylist Teams, and models during the rehearsals and runway shows. In this position you will experience the hustle and bustle backstage.

Shifts:

Dressers are often required to do double shifts, taking up a full day. Runway events usually take place in the evening, with the rehearsal earlier in the day. 

Plenty of breaks and meals will be provided. You will also be briefed at the start of each shift.  

Duties may include:

• Preparing garments, steaming garments, and taping shoes  

• Assisting the Back of House manager, Head Dresser, and Stylist Teams  

• Assisting in dressing a runway model and changing looks for the show 

• Familiarising yourself with the running order of the outfits and practice during the show rehearsal  

• Making the magic happen during shows!  

Desired Qualities:

• Be communicative and proactive  

• Be considerate and discreet  

• Be patient, expect a day of slow, slow – fast, fast

With support of the Collections Coordinator, Collection Assistants help with the overall preparation and pack down of the runway show designer collections.  

Shifts:

Usually, Collection Assistant shifts have a standard shift duration of 8 hours.

Duties may include:

• Setting up the collection’s venue  

• Setting up clothes racks  

• Preparing garments, steaming garments, and taping shoes  

• Assisting the Collections Coordinator with general Collections Venue duties  

• Assisting in (un)packing and checking off designer and supplier collections pre-and post-shows 
  

Desired qualities:

• Have previous experience with handling designer clothes and collections  

• Be organised and tidy  

• Be delicate and precise  

As a Production Assistant, you will help set-up the event, followed by Front of House activities when guests arrive. You will be the ‘face of the festival’. You will always be briefed on your tasks at the start of each shift.  

Shifts:

The average shift duration for Front of House & Production Assistants is 4-5 hours. Many of the shifts take place during events in the late afternoon / evening.  

Duties may include:

• Venue / Runway set-up 

• Back of House area set-up  

• Production team & catering assistance 

• Support in keeping event areas clean and eliminate hazards  

• Assisting with runway turnover in-between shows  

• Assisting the Front of House management team with ushering and ticketing  

• Assisting with ‘Gift-Me’ stations and gift bag fulfilment to share complimentary gifts and samples to Festival customers 

• Assisting guests with accessibility, finding their way to and around the venue and their seats  

• Assisting with guest experience elements 

Desired qualities:

• Friendly customer service manners  

• Have good communication skills 

• Be communicative and proactive 

• Be able to follow direction 

We have combined the three roles of Back of House: Back of House Dresser (BOH), Collections Assistant (CA) and Styling Assistant (SA).  

Roles will be assigned through shift allocation and a full brief provided.

This is a senior volunteer position. Stylist & Head Dresser Assistants support the Stylist Team in the overall organisation of a runway show, regarding the designer collections and accessories.

Assistants will learn the ropes in the preparation of a runway show, immerse themselves in the runway collection and looks, help backstage during the event, and assist with the collection pack-down after the event. Stylist and Head Dresser Assistant shifts will be assigned based on application and interview.  

Shifts:

Each runway show will have its own Stylist Team and Stylist & Head Dresser Assistants. Assistants need to be flexible as shifts are carried out in a set schedule, with an average of 5 double shifts.  

Duties may include:

• Assisting the Runway Team with show prep in the lead up to the runway event  

• Assisting during the model fittings  

• Assisting the Runway Team during the show and ensure models are in the correct outfits  

• Assisting the Runway Team after the show with the collection pack down

Desired qualities:

• Have previous experience in a back of house runway setting  

• Be communicative and proactive  

• Be organised and tidy  

• Be delicate and precise