Aidan Skye Jameson (’20) – Professional Costume Designer

Aidan Skye Jameson (‘20) received her BFA in Costume Design from SCAD in 2024. As a student at CHS, Aidan Skye found her passion in all of the film history and film analysis classes available.

“As a high schooler, I didn’t realize that film could become a career until a teacher at Community showed me all the avenues in the film industry. Once he confirmed this for me, I started to deep dive into all the jobs behind the scenes. Of course, I landed on Costume Design because it combined everything I loved. I applied to over 10 colleges with Costume Design programs and chose SCAD in Savannah, Georgia.”

Once at SCAD, Aidan Skye began participating in student film productions outside of the classroom to get hands-on experience. She was able to make film connections that would last her through college and beyond. During her academic career at SCAD, Aidan Skye costume designed for seven senior thesis films and two theater productions. As a sophomore, Aidan Skye was recommended by her department to work in the costume department on a local professional film, May December, directed by Todd Haynes. Here, she was able to get professional experience as a student, working for industry professional supervisors and designers. As a graduate of SCAD, Aidan Skye has been making local connections in the Georgia area. She has costume designed for a local professional short film and has more projects lined up in the future!

“I think there is only so much you can learn about how a film is made in the classroom… At some point, you just have to go out and do it. I learned so much by collaborating with other students and professionals. On May December, our Costume Supervisor was so incredible by letting me ask questions and showing me a lot of what goes on behind the scenes. I was even able to shadow the costumers on set. That was such an eye-opening experience to be able to work in the office around the designers and supervisor and to see how the costume department ran on set. That experience helped me transition out of college into the professional world as a Costume PA. I have also been able to costume design for a professional film in Savannah post-grad!”

As a senior at SCAD, Aidan Skye began an internship with Amy Parris, the Costume Designer for Stranger Things. After graduating from SCAD in June 2024, she started working in Atlanta as a Costume PA. She continues to work with Amy Parris today!

“Working for such an incredible designer has been so informative. I was able to connect with Amy Parris as a senior in college, and I was lucky enough that she offered me my first job in the industry post-grad!”

After reflecting on her academic experience at CHS and SCAD, Aidan Skye hopes that CHS students who want to pursue a career in the film industry will do so!

You can follow Aidan Skye on instagram as well as through her website.