Costume Designer / Stylist — Client Project

Aru Labs is looking for a Costume Designer / Stylist for an upcoming independent web-series project being produced for a client. This is a project-based opportunity, not a permanent position at Aru Labs.

The series is a character-driven story exploring startups, ambition, relationships, friendship, money and life. We're looking for someone who can use clothing and styling to make the characters feel authentic, contemporary and visually distinct.

What you'll do

• Work closely with the Director and Production Designer
• Develop the wardrobe direction for the main characters
• Create character-specific styling references and moodboards
• Plan outfits based on character personality, background and story progression
• Coordinate wardrobe for different scenes and locations
• Source, rent, purchase or coordinate clothing as required
• Maintain wardrobe continuity between scenes
• Prepare outfit options before filming
• Coordinate fittings with actors
• Work with the makeup and hair team where required
• Adapt wardrobe plans to different shooting locations and weather conditions

The characters

The series includes a mix of:

• Young founders
• Startup employees
• Designers and creators
• Investors
• Friends
• Family members
• Young professionals
• International creative / startup characters

The styling should feel real rather than overly polished. We want characters who look like people you might actually meet in Bengaluru, Mumbai, San Francisco, London or Bali.

What we're looking for

• Experience in costume design, styling, fashion, film, advertising, editorial or content
• Strong understanding of contemporary fashion and character styling
• Good eye for color, silhouette and visual identity
• Ability to create distinctive looks without unnecessary spending
• Strong sourcing and coordination skills
• Comfortable working with a lean independent production
• Film or web-series experience is a plus, but not mandatory.

Working arrangement

Remote: Yes, during pre-production
Travel: Required during production where applicable
Engagement: Project-based / contract
Production window: Late November – early December
Potential locations: San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, London, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Bali and other global creative and startup hubs
International and India-based candidates are welcome.

Who you'll work with

You will work closely with:

• Creator / Writer / Director
• Director of Photography
• Production Designer
• 1st Assistant Director
• Makeup & Hair
• Actors and creative talent

Ideal candidate

You might be a good fit if you:

• Understand how clothing communicates personality
• Can make characters feel different without making them look like costumes
• Have a strong contemporary fashion sense
• Know how to work with limited production resources
• Are comfortable sourcing clothing quickly
• Care about continuity and small visual details
• Enjoy working closely with actors and creative teams

How to apply

Please send:

• Portfolio / styling work
• Instagram / LinkedIn
• Previous film, editorial, commercial or content work
• Current location
• Availability during late November / early December
• Expected project fee or day rate

Apply with the subject: Costume & Styling — Web Series Client Project. Aru Labs is coordinating this opportunity on behalf of the client. Project-based. Remote-first. Travel required during production where applicable. If you're interested in helping shape how the characters look, evolve and feel on screen, we'd love to see your work.