Material culture · Paid commissions

Costume, Textile & Leather Specialists
Athens, Greece.

Work on historically informed dress, practical production garments, accessories, repairs, fittings and material-culture commissions for live and screen environments.

Working formatPaid freelance / project-based

BaseAthens, Greece

TravelAccording to production

ApplicationsOpen through 31 December 2026

The role

Work that must hold up
in the real world.

No candidate is expected to cover every specialism. Archaeopolis commissions the right maker or team for each verified object, garment and production brief.

What the work may include

Pattern development, cutting, sewing, leather construction and finishing.
Translation of historical references into durable, production-ready pieces.
Fittings, alterations, dressing and selected on-site costume support.
Clear documentation of materials, methods, timings and workshop authorship.

What we are looking for

A portfolio showing finished costume, textile, leather or related craft work.
Precision, dependable deadlines and professional communication.
Clear knowledge of materials, construction methods and practical wear.
Willingness to work within an agreed historical and aesthetic direction.

Useful, but not essential for every assignment

Natural-fibre, hand-finishing, dyeing, footwear or accessories experience.
Experience with performance, film, theatre, museum or event garments.
Capacity for commissioned making from your own workshop.

Application

Show us the work
you can actually deliver.

Use the Archaeopolis application form and select Costume, Textile & Leather Specialists. Include relevant experience and links to a portfolio, workshop, showreel or completed projects. Please do not send identity documents or sensitive personal records.

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Costume, Textile & Leather Specialists Athens, Greece.

Work that must hold up in the real world.