Saturday Night Live
“Senior Co-op was one of the most remarkable and beneficial experiences of my entire life. It gave me the opportunity to delve into the career I ultimately hope to attain – as a costume designer/stylist for TV or feature films. ”
At Saturday Night Live (SNL), there are a host of departments that function behind the scenes to produce a seamless show. One of those departments is Costumes and Wardrobe. As a Fashion Merchandising major with a concentration in Styling, this was a fantastic place for Jessie Morgenstern to complete her Senior Co-op internship. Jessie got this great opportunity after meeting SNL’s head costume designer at an LIM College event.
The Costumes and Wardrobe team is responsible for selecting all of the costumes on every SNL episode. From everyday people, to outlandish depictions of political figures, well-known celebrities, and even inanimate objects; Costumes and Wardrobe is responsible for outfitting each member of the cast, in addition to dressing the show’s weekly host for each sketch, digital short, commercial parody and broadcast.
Jessie became part of a tight-knit group consisting of five costume designers. As the department intern, she helped out everyone on the team and learned the ins and outs of all of their jobs. Nice experience for an aspiring stylist!
