Costume Maker
19AI USED FOR19%moving to64%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
STARTING PAY£22,000 - £27,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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Not every change means going back to a classroom. Name the job you do now and see the careers whose day-to-day work already overlaps yours, with the shared tasks shown so you can judge the match yourself. Measured August 2026.
The job you have
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8 moves your day-to-day already reaches
Each one shares real tasks with your job and sits in a better position against AI: less of the work already automated, or something structural protecting it that your job does not have. The shared tasks are quoted underneath, in both jobs' own words, so you can judge the match rather than trust a score.
Construction and Building Trades
4AI USED FOR
3 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 15 points less of this work than yours (4% against your 19%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Manage budgets and timelines effectively to deliver costumes on schedule without compromising quality.THIS JOB Manage time effectively to meet project deadlines while maintaining high-quality workmanship.shared: manage, effectively, quality
- YOUR JOB Alter and repair costumes as needed during rehearsals and performances to maintain their quality and functionality.THIS JOB Conduct quality checks and inspections to maintain safety standards and ensure compliance with regulations.shared: maintain, quality
- YOUR JOB Maintain a well-organized costume inventory, including cleaning, storing, and cataloging garments post-production.THIS JOB Prepare and maintain work areas, ensuring they are clean and safe at all times.shared: maintain, clean
Precision Instrument Makers and Repairers
6AI USED FOR
3 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 13 points less of this work than yours (6% against your 19%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Construct garments using sewing machines, hand-stitching techniques, and other textile methods.THIS JOB Design and fabricate precision instruments using advanced machining techniques.shared: machin, techniqu
- YOUR JOB Collaborate closely with directors, actors, and other designers to ensure costumes fit seamlessly into the overall production.THIS JOB Collaborate with engineers and scientists to develop new instruments and improve existing designs.shared: collaborate, design
- YOUR JOB Alter and repair costumes as needed during rehearsals and performances to maintain their quality and functionality.THIS JOB Document all processes, modifications, and repairs meticulously for quality assurance and compliance.shared: repair, quality
Qualified Brewer
6AI USED FOR
3 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 13 points less of this work than yours (6% against your 19%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Select appropriate fabrics, materials, and accessories to enhance the costume's authenticity and aesthetic appeal.THIS JOB Select and source high-quality raw materials, including malt, hops, and yeast.shared: select, material
- YOUR JOB Alter and repair costumes as needed during rehearsals and performances to maintain their quality and functionality.THIS JOB Conduct regular quality control tests to maintain consistency and excellence in the final product.shared: maintain, quality
- YOUR JOB Maintain a well-organized costume inventory, including cleaning, storing, and cataloging garments post-production.THIS JOB Maintain and clean brewing equipment to ensure hygiene standards are met.shared: maintain, clean
Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Installers and Repairers
4AI USED FOR
2 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 15 points less of this work than yours (4% against your 19%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Collaborate closely with directors, actors, and other designers to ensure costumes fit seamlessly into the overall production.THIS JOB Collaborate with contractors and clients to design systems that meet specific cooling and refrigeration needs.shared: collaborate, design
- YOUR JOB Alter and repair costumes as needed during rehearsals and performances to maintain their quality and functionality.THIS JOB Install, maintain, and repair air-conditioning and refrigeration systems in various settings.shared: repair, maintain
Demolition Supervisor
4AI USED FOR
2 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 15 points less of this work than yours (4% against your 19%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Select appropriate fabrics, materials, and accessories to enhance the costume's authenticity and aesthetic appeal.THIS JOB Evaluate and select appropriate demolition techniques and equipment for each project.shared: select, appropriate
- YOUR JOB Manage budgets and timelines effectively to deliver costumes on schedule without compromising quality.THIS JOB Monitor project timelines and budgets, making adjustments as necessary to meet deadlines.shared: budget, timelin
Plumber and Heating Installer
4AI USED FOR
2 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 15 points less of this work than yours (4% against your 19%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Collaborate closely with directors, actors, and other designers to ensure costumes fit seamlessly into the overall production.THIS JOB Collaborate with builders and contractors to design and implement efficient heating and ventilation layouts.shared: collaborate, design
- YOUR JOB Maintain a well-organized costume inventory, including cleaning, storing, and cataloging garments post-production.THIS JOB Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used for billing and inventory purposes.shared: maintain, inventory
Tool Makers, Tool Fitters and Markers-Out
6AI USED FOR
2 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 13 points less of this work than yours (6% against your 19%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Design and create costumes based on scripts, character descriptions, and director's vision.THIS JOB Design and create tools and fixtures using precision engineering techniques.shared: design, create
- YOUR JOB Alter and repair costumes as needed during rehearsals and performances to maintain their quality and functionality.THIS JOB Inspect and assess tools for quality and functionality, making necessary adjustments.shared: quality, functionality
Dispensing Opticians
10AI USED FOR
2 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 9 points less of this work than yours (10% against your 19%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Select appropriate fabrics, materials, and accessories to enhance the costume's authenticity and aesthetic appeal.THIS JOB Assist patients in selecting appropriate frames and lenses, considering their lifestyle and fashion preferences.shared: select, appropriate
- YOUR JOB Maintain a well-organized costume inventory, including cleaning, storing, and cataloging garments post-production.THIS JOB Maintain accurate patient records and manage inventory of eyewear products.shared: maintain, inventory
Matches come from both careers' own published task lists, not from a similarity score we ask you to trust. A move being listed does not mean an employer will agree: it means the work overlaps and the measurement is better. Retraining routes, if you decide you want one, are on the switch page.