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Hi, I’m Shari Bisnaught, a costume designer and wardrobe stylist with a passion for storytelling through wardrobe. I collaborate closely with directors, producers, and performers to craft authentic, character-driven looks for film, television, and advertising. I love the challenge of translating character backstory and narrative tone into fabric, silhouette, color, and detail, and I’m seasoned in on-set fittings, continuity, and wardrobe supervision.
Over the years I’ve designed costumes and managed wardrobes for features, shorts, pilots, and commercials, as well as live performances and music-related shoots. I’m dedicated to efficient production workflows, clear communication with the creative team, and delivering wardrobe that supports the story on screen and on stage.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Wardrobe Team Lead at Freelance
January 1, 2012 - PresentLed and managed wardrobe teams of up to 12 people on film, television, and commercial productions; responsible for hiring, scheduling, training, and performance management. Oversaw budgets ranging from $20K–$1M, negotiating with vendors and suppliers to balance cost, quality, and efficiency. Delivered exceptional client service by guiding musicians, actors, and directors through design choices that matched creative vision while staying on budget. Coordinated with multiple departments (producers, directors, production designers) to streamline processes, resolve issues quickly, and keep projects on schedule. Created visually compelling displays and curated wardrobes to enhance storytelling and elevate client experiences.
Wardrobe Supervisor / Buyer at Various Productions
January 1, 2012 - September 12, 2025Managed day-to-day operations of the wardrobe department, supervising staff and maintaining inventory for multiple productions simultaneously. Acted as primary point of contact for talent fittings, client concerns, and last-minute requests, ensuring smooth operations under tight deadlines. Developed strong vendor relationships with designers, boutiques, and suppliers, securing specialty items and negotiating favorable terms.
Freelance Wardrobe Designer / Wardrobe Supervisor at Freelance
January 1, 2012 - PresentLed and managed wardrobe teams of up to 12 people on film, television, and commercial productions; responsible for hiring, scheduling, training, and performance management. Oversaw budgets ranging from $20K–$1M, negotiating with vendors and suppliers to balance cost, quality, and efficiency. Delivered exceptional client service by guiding musicians, actors, and directors through design choices that matched creative vision while staying on budget. Coordinated with multiple departments (producers, directors, production designers) to streamline processes, resolve issues quickly, and keep projects on schedule. Created visually compelling displays and curated wardrobes to enhance storytelling and elevate client experiences.
Costume Designer / Wardrobe Stylist at Death on the Brandywine (feature)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Costume design and wardrobe styling for Death on the Brandywine, directed by Nick Wilkinson (2025).
Costume Designer / Wardrobe Stylist at Qatar Airways (short)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Costume design and wardrobe styling for Qatar Airways short, directed by Tim Story (2024).
Costume Designer / Wardrobe Stylist at Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson (promo)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Costume design and wardrobe styling for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson promo, produced by Natural Selection (2024).
Costume Designer / Wardrobe Stylist at Rivers One (commercial)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Costume design and wardrobe styling for Rivers One commercial, produced by Natural Selection (2024).
Costume Designer / Wardrobe Stylist at Glidewell (commercial)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Costume design and wardrobe styling for Glidewell commercial, produced by Natural Selection (2024).
Costume Designer / Wardrobe Stylist at Flamin Hot (commercial)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Costume design and wardrobe styling for Flamin Hot commercial, produced by Natural Selection (2024).
Costume Designer / Wardrobe Stylist at One For The Team (pilot)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Costume design and wardrobe styling for One For The Team pilot, produced by Lit House Ink (2024).
Costume Designer / Wardrobe Stylist at TikTok (commercial)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Costume design and wardrobe styling for TikTok commercial, produced by Denim Pictures (2021).
Costume Designer / Wardrobe Stylist at Tyler Henry Coming Through (TV episodic)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Costume design and wardrobe styling for Tyler Henry Coming Through (TV episodic), produced by 44 Blue Productions (2020-2021).
Costume Designer / Wardrobe Stylist at Facebook x Black History Month (commercial)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Costume design and wardrobe styling for Facebook x Black History Month spot, Serial Pictures (2021).
Costume Designer / Wardrobe Stylist at Anderson. Paak x The Free Nationals for Black History Month
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Costume design and wardrobe styling for Anderson. Paak x The Free Nationals for Black History Month on YouTube (2021).
Costume Designer / Wardrobe Stylist at Anderson. Paak x The Free Nationals for Black History Month
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Costume design and wardrobe styling for Anderson. Paak x The Free Nationals for Black History Month (GrubHub) (2021).
Costume Designer / Wardrobe Stylist at Anderson. Paak (live performance) | Grammys
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Costume design and wardrobe styling for Anderson. Paak live performance at the Grammys (2021).
Costume Designer / Wardrobe Stylist at The Free Nationals (live performance) | Grammys
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Costume design and wardrobe styling for The Free Nationals live performance at the Grammys (2021).
Costume Designer / Wardrobe Stylist at The Young King (short)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Costume design and wardrobe styling for The Young King short, directed by Larin Sullivan (2020).
Costume Designer / Wardrobe Stylist at Best Summer Ever (feature)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Costume design and wardrobe styling for Best Summer Ever feature, directed by Michael Randa + Lauren Smitelli (2019).
Costume Designer / Wardrobe Stylist at Runnin’ (short)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Costume design and wardrobe styling for Runnin’ short, directed by Kiira Benzing (2019).
Costume Designer / Wardrobe Stylist at Stuck (short)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Costume design and wardrobe styling for Stuck short, directed by Michael Barnett (2019).
Costume Designer / Wardrobe Stylist at History (short)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Costume design and wardrobe styling for History short, directed by Maya Albanese (2018).
Costume Designer / Wardrobe Stylist at Desolation Road (short)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Costume design and wardrobe styling for Desolation Road short, directed by John Vallance (2018).
Costume Designer / Wardrobe Stylist at The Kingsman 2: Golden Circle (promo)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Costume design and wardrobe styling for The Kingsman 2: Golden Circle promo, directed by Jason Moran (2017).
Assistant Costume Designer at People of the West (TV series)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Assistant costume design for People of the West (TV series), Boardwalk Productions (2024).
Assistant Costume Designer at Forever (TV series)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Assistant costume design for Forever (TV series), Netflix (2024).
Assistant Costume Designer at Xeno (movie)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Assistant costume design for Xeno (movie), Hartbeat Productions (2023).
Assistant Costume Designer at Bel-Air (TV series)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Assistant costume design for Bel-Air (TV series), NBC Universal x Peacock (2021).
Wardrobe Supervisor at Nasty Piece of Work (episodic)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Wardrobe supervision for Nasty Piece of Work (episodic), directed by Charles Hood (2019).
Wardrobe Supervisor at Freeze! (short)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Wardrobe supervision for Freeze! short, directed by Maya Albanese (2018).
Key Costumer / Set Costumer / Costumer / Shopper at The Old Guard 2 (movie)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Costume department roles including key costumer / set costumer for The Old Guard 2 (movie), Devon House (2025).
Key Costumer / Set Costumer / Costumer / Shopper at A Black Lady Sketch Show (TV Series)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Costume department roles for A Black Lady Sketch Show (TV Series), HBO Max (2023).
Key Costumer / Set Costumer / Costumer / Shopper at Little America (season two)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Costume department roles for Little America (season two), Apple TV (2022).
Key Costumer / Set Costumer / Costumer / Shopper at Republic Wireless (commercial)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Costume department roles for Republic Wireless commercial, Moxie (2022).
Education
52 Credits in Business Administration at University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 200436 Credits in Fashion Design at Art Institute of California, Hollywood, CA
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010Qualifications
Costume Designers Guild, IATSE Local 892
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025Motion Picture Costumers, IATSE Local 705
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Other, Software & Internet, Telecommunications
Experience Level
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