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I'm a creative and collaborative textile and fashion design student with hands-on experience in wardrobe, costume design, and backstage operations across theatre and retail settings. I enjoy solving practical production challenges, collaborating with teams, and bringing stories to life through thoughtful costumes and materials. My background spans university theatre, studio work, and internships in fashion and production, from sewing alterations to managing online orders and backstage coordination. I'm excited to continue growing in design, wardrobe, and production roles and contribute to organized, creative environments.…I'm a creative and collaborative textile and fashion design student with hands-on experience in wardrobe, costume design, and backstage operations across theatre and retail settings. I enjoy solving practical production challenges, collaborating with teams, and bringing stories to life through thoughtful costumes and materials. My background spans university theatre, studio work, and internships in fashion and production, from sewing alterations to managing online orders and backstage coordination. I'm excited to continue growing in design, wardrobe, and production roles and contribute to organized, creative environments.

Willa Peterson

Wardrobe, Costume Designer, Designer, +2

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I'm a creative and collaborative textile and fashion design student with hands-on experience in wardrobe, costume design, and backstage operations across theatre and retail settings. I enjoy solving practical production challenges, collaborating with teams, and bringing stories to life through thoughtful costumes and materials. My background spans university theatre, studio work, and internships in fashion and production, from sewing alterations to managing online orders and backstage coordination. I'm excited to continue growing in design, wardrobe, and production roles and contribute to organized, creative environments.…I'm a creative and collaborative textile and fashion design student with hands-on experience in wardrobe, costume design, and backstage operations across theatre and retail settings. I enjoy solving practical production challenges, collaborating with teams, and bringing stories to life through thoughtful costumes and materials. My background spans university theatre, studio work, and internships in fashion and production, from sewing alterations to managing online orders and backstage coordination. I'm excited to continue growing in design, wardrobe, and production roles and contribute to organized, creative environments.

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I’m a creative and collaborative textile and fashion design student with hands-on experience in wardrobe, costume design, and backstage operations across theatre and retail settings. I enjoy solving practical production challenges, collaborating with teams, and bringing stories to life through thoughtful costumes and materials.

My background spans university theatre, studio work, and internships in fashion and production, from sewing alterations to managing online orders and backstage coordination. I’m excited to continue growing in design, wardrobe, and production roles and contribute to organized, creative environments.

Skills

Costume Design

Set Design

Experience Level

Costume Design

Expert

Set Design

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Puzzle Maker Intern at Artifact Puzzles

January 1, 2016 - Present

Updated spreadsheets to accurately display product; Ran multiple lasers to cut wooden puzzle templates; Disassembled pieces and quality checked detailed pieces

Textile Production Intern at Janet Marie Felted Goods

June 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025

Assisted in fulfilling online and wholesale orders efficiently; Developed new products for wholesale while staying cost effective; Organized a personal schedule and stayed on task; Worked as a team to make products in an accurate and timely manner

Artist Assistant at Anthropologie

June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025

Made confident decisions in projects and asked for help when needed to complete work efficiently; Independently acted on research and notes to execute a theme

Omni Specialist / Sales Associate at Anthropologie

June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025

Worked with coworkers to split tasks efficiently according to strengths and provided daily support; Learned new software to pick and package orders and performed outstanding customer service; Maintained a positive attitude and encouraged others to learn back-of-house responsibilities

Omni Specialist/Sales Associate at Anthropologie

January 1, 2026 - Present

Continued role with customer-focused tasks and in-store operations

Theatre Wardrobe Supervisor at University of Wisconsin–Madison

April 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025

Organized, prepared staged and checked in costumes prior to actor arrivals to ensure smooth transitions; Collected costumes at the end of the night and checked out all pieces; Organized costumes and cleaned all pieces in preparation for next show; Made last minute fixes during performances while assuring actors; Assessed all costumes at the end of the night and listed fixes needed prior to next performance

Stitcher at University of Wisconsin–Madison

September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Followed pattern and marked costume pieces with precision for accuracy in construction; Finished edges and punched grommets to finalize costumes; Made alterations to specific measurements in order to properly fit actors

Costume Designer at University of Wisconsin–Madison

December 1, 2024 - Present

Prepared a well-researched presentation; Instructed students of all ages, teaching a self-made pattern; Provided resources to grow future skills and build creative community

Fashion Board Intern at Avalon Apparel

May 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024

Responded to surveys in relation to trends; Created mood boards to show personal style; Researched current trend forecast data

Backstage Support at KehL School of Dance

May 1, 2016 - September 1, 2022

Followed costume notes to ensure dancers were dressed appropriately; Worked with others to maintain organization in a fast-paced environment; Helped parents fix last-minute costume malfunctions; Managed large groups of children, assisting them with backstage etiquette; Walked children on stage and set positions