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Molly Niven is part dream maker, part dress maker. They have over nine years of professional design experience spanning theatre, film, bridal, and nightlife. Their favorite part custom design is storytelling through clothes and creating wearable art. Their specialty is in historic costuming and corsetry.
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Work Experience
Designer at Self Employed
January 1, 2015 - PresentCustom costume and clothing design; design creation for theatrical and film; one-on-one with clients from start to finish; styling; promotion; head of costumes on film sets; worked on both larger and smaller theatrical productions; created original patterns for custom measurements; custom bridal gown; custom men’s suiting; corsetry; accessory creation including hats, ruffs, collars, harnesses; sourced all materials; bookkeeping for invoices, billing, and inventory.
Costume Designer at Pierre’s Costumes, Philadelphia
January 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025Pulling costumes for theater and film projects; alterations; theatrical and custom costume building and design sketching; managing staff to complete projects; coordinating, communicating, and meeting with clients and brands; managing schedules to meet deadlines; sourcing and ordering necessary supplies; customer service for online retail business over the phone.
Seamstress at Madalynne Intimates, Philadelphia
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024Sewing lingerie pieces including bras, corsets, and underwear; consulting on corsetry projects; packaging online orders.
Head Costume Designer at Steel River Playhouse, Pottsstown
November 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025Pulling costumes for theater; alterations; managing staff and volunteers to fit the desired vision; custom creating costumes.
Vet Assistant at Northland Veterinary Services
June 1, 2013 - August 31, 2013Sales; customer service; cleaning and sterilizing building and equipment.
Vet Assistant at Northland Veterinary Services
June 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014Sales; customer service; cleaning and sterilizing building and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma at Northwestern High School, Maple WI
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017Bachelor of Fashion Design at Drexel University, Philadelphia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017Qualifications
FCCLA Fashion Construction - National Top Honors
January 1, 2016 - January 26, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Retail, Manufacturing, Education, Professional Services
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