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I am Pablo Borges, a seasoned costume designer with over two decades of experience across film, television, and stage. I lead costume departments, source fabrics and trims, manage budgets, and collaborate with designers, illustrators, pattern makers, and crew to craft authentic, movement-friendly looks that support character and story across different periods. I thrive in fast-paced productions, delivering cohesive, on-camera wardrobe while maintaining continuity and actor comfort. My work includes feature films, shorts, TV series, and stage productions, and I enjoy partnering with teams to bring imagined worlds to life with practical, beautiful costumes.…I am Pablo Borges, a seasoned costume designer with over two decades of experience across film, television, and stage. I lead costume departments, source fabrics and trims, manage budgets, and collaborate with designers, illustrators, pattern makers, and crew to craft authentic, movement-friendly looks that support character and story across different periods. I thrive in fast-paced productions, delivering cohesive, on-camera wardrobe while maintaining continuity and actor comfort. My work includes feature films, shorts, TV series, and stage productions, and I enjoy partnering with teams to bring imagined worlds to life with practical, beautiful costumes.

Pablo Borges

Costume Designer, Wardrobe Supervisor, Costume Fitter, +1

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I am Pablo Borges, a seasoned costume designer with over two decades of experience across film, television, and stage. I lead costume departments, source fabrics and trims, manage budgets, and collaborate with designers, illustrators, pattern makers, and crew to craft authentic, movement-friendly looks that support character and story across different periods. I thrive in fast-paced productions, delivering cohesive, on-camera wardrobe while maintaining continuity and actor comfort. My work includes feature films, shorts, TV series, and stage productions, and I enjoy partnering with teams to bring imagined worlds to life with practical, beautiful costumes.…I am Pablo Borges, a seasoned costume designer with over two decades of experience across film, television, and stage. I lead costume departments, source fabrics and trims, manage budgets, and collaborate with designers, illustrators, pattern makers, and crew to craft authentic, movement-friendly looks that support character and story across different periods. I thrive in fast-paced productions, delivering cohesive, on-camera wardrobe while maintaining continuity and actor comfort. My work includes feature films, shorts, TV series, and stage productions, and I enjoy partnering with teams to bring imagined worlds to life with practical, beautiful costumes.

Available to hire

I am Pablo Borges, a seasoned costume designer with over two decades of experience across film, television, and stage. I lead costume departments, source fabrics and trims, manage budgets, and collaborate with designers, illustrators, pattern makers, and crew to craft authentic, movement-friendly looks that support character and story across different periods.

I thrive in fast-paced productions, delivering cohesive, on-camera wardrobe while maintaining continuity and actor comfort. My work includes feature films, shorts, TV series, and stage productions, and I enjoy partnering with teams to bring imagined worlds to life with practical, beautiful costumes.

Skills

Costume Design

Fashion Design

Set Design

Experience Level

Costume Design

Expert

Fashion Design

Expert

Set Design

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Costume Designer at Various TV & Film Productions (Los Angeles)

January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2024

Led the costume department, interpreted scripts for character arcs, researched time periods, fashion, culture, and sociological contexts, and sourced fabrics and trims. Collaborated with costume illustrators, pattern makers, cutters, fitters, and sample makers to create impactful, movement-friendly looks. Managed department budget and team across multiple credits including Swipe (2024), Dear Ernie (2023), The Book of Merman (2018), The Stranger (2019), and Cold Case (2009).

Assistant Costume Designer at Various TV & Film Productions

January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2017

Worked closely with the lead costume designer to realize the director’s vision, managed script breakdowns, sourced fabrics and trims, researched and procured accessories, and ensured visual continuity. Coordinated with illustrators, pattern makers, cutter fitters, and sample makers to create practical, camera-ready looks.

Costume Illustrator at Freelance / Various Clients

January 1, 2004 - Present

Collaborated with costume designers to create original looks, produced flat sketches, and worked with pattern makers for accurate garment construction. Studied fashion trends and historical periods to design convincing pieces for screen.

Costume Supervisor at Various Productions

January 1, 2018 - Present

Partnered with the costume designer, supervisors, and production to build a comprehensive budget, manage labor, fabrics, and materials, ensure timely delivery, and maintain costume continuity throughout production.

Costumer/Key Costumer at Various Productions

January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2022

Worked with the costume designer to execute fittings, ensure vision from fittings to on-camera performance, source fabrics and trims, and maintain fabric swatch organization. Ensured actor comfort and continuity across scenes.

Workroom Coordinator at John David Ridge Inc

January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004

Assistant to Mr. Ridge, in-house made-to-order workroom coordinator. Sourced fabrics/materials, organized workload for sample makers, assisted with wardrobe fittings, and coordinated wardrobe shipping domestically and internationally.

Evening Wear & Bridal Designer at Monique Lhuillier

May 1, 1996 - December 31, 2003

Conceptualized and sketched lines, sourced fabrics and trims, created mood boards and presentation materials, managed sample specs, and supervised embroidery/beading development for a premium evening wear and bridal line.

Evening Wear & Bridal Designer at Liancarlo Inc.

November 1, 2000 - October 31, 2003

Conceptualized and sketched lines, sourced fabrics and trims domestically and at Premiere Vision, created presentation boards, and oversaw embroidery/beading development and pattern layout.

Eveningwear Designer at Melinda Eng Inc.

November 1, 1999 - November 30, 2000

Conceptualized line, sourced fabrics, produced mood boards, and oversaw embroidery/beading development and fittings for eveningwear.

Eveningwear and Knitwear Designer at Randolph Duke Designs

May 1, 1999 - September 30, 1999

Sketching line development, knitwear liaison with overseas factories, shoe design collaboration with Jimmy Choo, fittings, and embroidery/beading development.

Assistant Designer (Eveningwear + RTW + Lingerie) at The Natori Company

May 1, 1996 - September 30, 1998

Conceptualized and sketched lines, sourced fabrics/trims, created mood boards and sample specs, and assisted with pattern making and fittings for eveningwear, ready-to-wear, and lingerie.