Hi, my name is Harlan Lomeli, and I am a costume professional with extensive experience as a supervisor, stitcher, and designer across university productions, theatres, and entertainment studios. I know garment construction, alterations, and fittings. I can source, properly organize, and coordinate costumes from concept to final looks. I’m passionate about character-driven wardrobe, mentoring teams, and delivering polished looks under tight schedules. I enjoy collaborating with directors, makeup teams, and production staff to create cohesive productions that tell compelling stories. Thank you for taking the time to read about me and my career background. I look forward to working with like-minded, creative people!

Harlan Lomeli

Hi, my name is Harlan Lomeli, and I am a costume professional with extensive experience as a supervisor, stitcher, and designer across university productions, theatres, and entertainment studios. I know garment construction, alterations, and fittings. I can source, properly organize, and coordinate costumes from concept to final looks. I’m passionate about character-driven wardrobe, mentoring teams, and delivering polished looks under tight schedules. I enjoy collaborating with directors, makeup teams, and production staff to create cohesive productions that tell compelling stories. Thank you for taking the time to read about me and my career background. I look forward to working with like-minded, creative people!

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Hi, my name is Harlan Lomeli, and I am a costume professional with extensive experience as a supervisor, stitcher, and designer across university productions, theatres, and entertainment studios. I know garment construction, alterations, and fittings. I can source, properly organize, and coordinate costumes from concept to final looks.

I’m passionate about character-driven wardrobe, mentoring teams, and delivering polished looks under tight schedules. I enjoy collaborating with directors, makeup teams, and production staff to create cohesive productions that tell compelling stories.

Thank you for taking the time to read about me and my career background. I look forward to working with like-minded, creative people!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Costume Coordinator at AMDA College of the Performing Arts
February 5, 2024 - June 27, 2025
Coordinate costume department for productions, overseeing fittings, inventory, and wardrobe staff; collaborate with designers and production teams.
Stitcher & Crew Lead at AMDA College of the Performing Arts
June 5, 2023 - August 25, 2023
built garments and handled alterations; led and organized a costume crew for productions
Assistant Costume Designer at Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts
June 5, 2023 - August 25, 2023
Supported lead costume designer with design development, fittings, and construction.
Costume Shop Assistant & Crew Lead at AMDA College of the Performing Arts
January 2, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Supported shop operations, and led a costume crew during productions
Wardrobe Crew at Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts
August 1, 2022 - May 26, 2023
assisted in quick changes and maintained costumes throughout the run
Dresser at Universal Studios Hollywood
September 6, 2021 - July 29, 2022
assisted in dressing certain characters throughout the park such as the harnesses for the animated characters and the stilts for the transformers; laundered and maintained costumes
Wardrobe Attendant at Six Flags Magic Mountain
July 5, 2021 - August 27, 2021
Wardrobe support and garment care for entertainment productions.
Post-Production Costume Assistant at Netflix
May 3, 2021 - May 28, 2021
Assisted with production wardrobe tasks and logistics for shoots.
Hemmer at lululemon
February 3, 2020 - September 25, 2020
Retail sewing role; operated sewing equipment and assisted with product alterations.
Costume Shop Assistant at University of Kansas
May 7, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Assisted in costume shop operations and costume alterations
Assistant Costume & Makeup Designer, "In the Blood" at University of Kansas
September 9, 2019 - December 19, 2019
Costume Crew, "The Christians" at University of Kansas
September 1, 2019 - December 19, 2019
Makeup & Prosthetic Designer, "Sycorax" at University of Kansas
March 4, 2019 - May 10, 2019
Costume Designer, University Dance Concert at University of Kansas
March 3, 2019 - May 9, 2019
Makeup & Prosthetic Designer, "Graceland" at University of Kansas
September 3, 2018 - December 21, 2018
Costume & Makeup Designer, "Electra" at University of Kansas
September 2, 2018 - December 20, 2018
Costume Crew, "Spring Awakening" at University of Kansas
March 5, 2018 - May 18, 2018
Wardrobe Supervisor, "Perfect World" at El Portal Theatre
October 20, 2025 - November 9, 2025
created a costume plot and assigned quick changes; oversaw check in/out and supplies; maintained costumes and communication wtih costume designer and production team

Education

Bachelor of General Studies in Theatre Design at University of Kansas
August 1, 2015 - December 1, 2019
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Art, Minor in Art History at University of Kansas
August 1, 2015 - December 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other