Head of Department - Costume Design

Shape a new department at a school entering its most exciting chapterFirst established in 1971, the National Film and Television School (NFTS) has evolved into one of the world''s leading institutions for film, television and games. Consistently named by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the top international film schools, the NFTS is the UK''s premier training ground for creative talent, and right now, it is in the middle of its most ambitious expansion in its history.Backed by £10 million in government funding and a growing community of world-class supporters (including Netflix, the Walt Disney Company, Sky, Channel 4, ITV, Prime Video and All3Media) the NFTS is expanding its campus, increasing student capacity by 25%, and launching bold new courses in costume design, hair and make-up, virtual production and advanced animation. Construction is now underway on The Cubby Broccoli Building, a spacious new facility named in honour of the legendary Bond producer and due to open to students in January 2027. The building will be home to the school''s new Costume Department and others.A new department, a defining momentThe new MFA in Costume Design for Film and Television is one of the exciting new courses of this expansion, and a direct response to industry demand for highly skilled costume designers and supervisors. This practice-led, two-year full-time MFA will prepare students for professional work at the highest level of film and high-end television. Working closely with ..... full job details .....