[Hiring] Costume Designer / Stylist @Aru Labs

Role Description

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.

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a character-driven web-series
• Remote-first working arrangement
• Engagement with a creative team

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.