PATRICK JACK DESIGNS PRESENTS
LEARN.
WELCOME TO LEARN.
Your creative toolkit for building skills, finding confidence and making things happen.
From costume design and styling to navigating the wonderfully unpredictable world of freelance creativity, I'm sharing the knowledge, tools and lessons I've picked up along the way.
Whether you're just starting out, finding your feet or ready for your next big move, you've come to the right place.
Let's get creative!
DREAM BIG, AND MAKE IT HAPPEN.
DREAM BIG, AND MAKE IT HAPPEN.
Costume designer, stylist, creative director and lifelong champion of a good idea.
I've spent nearly 20 years working across television, film, commercials and the wider creative industries, bringing characters, concepts and stories to life.
HELLO! I'M PATRICK.
Along the way, I've learned that being creative is about so much more than having great ideas. It's about finding opportunities, building relationships, developing practical skills, navigating the ups and downs of freelance life and occasionally figuring things out as you go!
That's why I created LEARN.
I wanted to share some of the knowledge, experience and practical tools I've developed throughout my career, while helping other creatives find their feet, grow their confidence and make exciting things happen.
No unnecessary jargon. No pretending there's one perfect route to success. Just practical advice, industry insight and a healthy dose of creative encouragement.
I'm really glad you're here.
There's no one-size-fits-all approach to creativity. Whether you're looking for practical resources, industry knowledge or a little help figuring out your next move, find the right place to start.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN?
One-to-one support to help you build confidence, find direction and move forward.
EXPLORE MENTORING →
Industry insight and creative education for schools, universities and organisations.
FIND OUT MORE →
Downloadable tools, guides and templates to make creative life a little easier.
EXPLORE RESOURCES →
Practical sessions covering costume, styling and creative careers.
EXPLORE WORKSHOPS →
A growing collection of practical tools, guides and downloadable resources, created from real experience in the creative industries.
Whether you're preparing for your first costume job, getting organised or looking for a little inspiration, these resources are designed to help you get on with the good stuff — creating!
THE CREATIVE RESOURCE LIBRARY.
The Ultimate E-Book Guide to working in TV & Film!
“So You Want to Work in Costume?” might be a question you are asking yourself right now! This e-book is here to help you get a better understanding if the TV & Film industry is right for you. Whether you are just considering it as a career or already in it.
Covering multiple topics such as “Creating a Portfolio”, “Making Contacts”, “Rates of Pay”, “the Design Process” & many more. We also look at a variety of roles within the industry and department to help you discover where your skills could take you.
Such as Costume Designer, Stylist, Costume Supervisor, Assistant, Maker, Breakdown Artist & many more.
When I first started out on my career over 13 years ago, I had so many question & not enough answers. “So You Want to Work in Costume?” is here to give you the shortcut I never had.
22 chapters, 31 pages full of helpful information for anyone considering a career in costume, Commercial styling, or garment construction. This e-book could also be really helpful to some one already in the industry looking to progress.
Written by Costume Designer, Stylist & Creative Director Patrick Jack, who has been working within the industry for over 17 years across a variety of genres including TV, Commercials, Film, Music Videos, Fashion, Online, Editorials & Events.
Patrick has built up a successful reputation as a Costume Designer & Stylist with an outstanding passion & eye for detail, working with some of the biggest known clients around the globe.
Great costumes start with great measurements.
Whether you're designing costumes for film and television, styling a client, creating bespoke garments or preparing for a fitting, getting the measurements right is where it all begins.
After years of working in costume and styling, I know just how important it is to have everything organised and in one place.
That's why I created The Perfect Measurement Sheet — a practical, easy-to-use resource to help make your fittings a little more straightforward.
What's included?
A comprehensive worksheet for recording your measurements.
A handy visual guide to help you identify where to measure.
A digital download you can print or use on your iPad, tablet or phone.
A resource you can save and use again and again.
Whether you're a student, an established creative or simply someone who loves making clothes, this is a little tool designed to make a big difference.
£4.99 | Digital Download
Now, grab your tape measure. We've got work to do!
Created by Patrick Jack — Costume Designer & Stylist.
Easy Book keeping Spreadsheet float Template for Excel, numbers, Google Sheets, Small Businesses, Creatives & Freelancers Spreadsheet, budget & Expenses Tracker.
Make budgeting easy with this simple spreadsheet. Automatically tracking your total spend as you input your costs.
Perfect for freelancers, creatives, small businesses & personal use. Easily calculate your expenses, simply put together a budget for a job to send to clients, or If you just want to keep track of your own costs on a particular project.
As a small business you may need to break down your spend for a client, so they can see where the budget has been spent - this spreadsheet is for you!
As a Costume Designer and Stylist, I use this exact spread sheet to tally my costs and expenditure. Easily track the budget of each job or project.
Instantly works out the VAT on each item.
You simply type a Y(YES if the item is VATable) or a N(NO) in the Vat box corresponding to each item.
Completely customisable - add colours, new rows and columns, adjust to your needs.
Designed by Costume designer & Stylist Patrick Jack.
"Myself and my team have used this spreadsheet to tally the budgets for the films, tv shows and commercials I've designed for years. It makes budgeting very easy and transparent."
IMPORTANT!
This spreadsheet is compatible with Excel, Google Sheets, and numbers.
- This is an instant download, digital product, so no physical product will be shipped to you.
To use in google sheets you just need to import the file and it will instantly work. Instructions below;
Open Google Sheets - Load a blank document.
On the menu open the "file" dropdown. Click on import.
Drag in the excel file and it will automatically load in Google Sheets.
- COPYRIGHT -
- Personal Use Only! All designs are copyright and original to StepsCreatives. It is strictly forbidden to distribute or sell the contents of this product, or variations of it.
- Refund and Exchange: Since our product is a digital product, the doc files will be delivered to you when the purchase is made, so we do not accept refunds or exchanges.
Thank you for visiting and enjoy shopping from us!
THE CREATIVE'S DAILY PLANNER
Plan your day. Make space for creativity. Get things done.
A little organisation goes a long way when you're juggling creative projects, big ideas and everyday life!
Designed with creatives, freelancers and busy minds in mind, The Creative's Daily Planner is a simple, stylish way to bring a little structure to your day without losing that creative spark.
Whether you're planning a busy day on set, working on your next big project or simply trying to tackle that never-ending to-do list, this planner helps you stay focused, organised and inspired.
Why you'll love it:
Plan your daily tasks and priorities.
Keep your creative projects and ideas organised.
Make space for inspiration alongside your everyday commitments.
Reuse it as often as you like.
DIGITAL OR PRINTABLE – YOU DECIDE!
Download the PDF instantly and use it on your iPad or tablet with a compatible PDF annotation app, or print a copy whenever you need one.
£1.99 | Instant Digital Download
A little planning, a lot more creating!
Please note: This is a digital PDF product. No physical item will be shipped.
WORKSHOPS
Ever wondered what really goes into working in costume and styling? Or how to build a creative career when there's no obvious rulebook?
I'm developing a series of practical workshops and masterclasses to share the knowledge I've gained from working across television, film, commercials and the creative industries.
From getting your first opportunities to understanding the realities of freelance work, these sessions will be full of useful insight, practical advice and plenty of room for questions.
REAL SKILLS. REAL EXPERIENCE. NO GATEKEEPING.
More details coming soon!
IN DEVELOPMENT
THE CREATIVE FREELANCER'S TOOLKIT
A workshop exploring the practical and personal sides of freelance life — from building a portfolio and finding clients to managing uncertainty, staying motivated and creating a sustainable career.
BREAKING INTO COSTUME
A practical introduction to starting a career in costume design and wardrobe, covering industry roles, finding opportunities, developing your skills and preparing for your first professional jobs.
A LITTLE HELP MAKING BIG THINGS HAPPEN.
Creative careers rarely follow a straight line. Sometimes you need a fresh perspective, someone to bounce ideas off or a little help turning an exciting but overwhelming idea into something achievable.
My mentoring sessions are designed to give you space to think, talk things through and move forward with greater clarity.
Whether you're starting out, changing direction or developing an existing creative business, let's work out your next steps together.
Let’s go through the options.
FIRST FOOT IN THE DOOR
Available to current students and recent graduates
£85 | 60-minute online mentoring session
Big ambitions? Let's get you started.
Breaking into the creative industries can feel like a bit of a mystery. Where do you begin? Who do you approach? And how do you turn your passion into an actual career?
Designed especially for students, recent graduates and those taking their first steps into costume, styling and the creative industries, this session is all about helping you find your feet.
We'll talk through your ambitions, explore potential opportunities and work out some practical next steps to get you moving in the right direction.
What's included:
A 60-minute one-to-one online session
A short pre-session questionnaire
Advice on portfolios, CVs and approaching the industry
Guidance on finding opportunities and making connections
A personalised summary of suggested next steps
£85 per session
BOOK YOUR FIRST STEP
Available to current students and recent graduates (within two years of graduation). Limited discounted appointments available each month.
HOUR OF POWER
£125 | 60-minute online mentoring session
Your ideas. A fresh perspective. Let's make things happen.
Feeling stuck? Got a creative dilemma? Need some direction or simply someone with industry experience to talk things through with?
Hour of Power is a focused one-to-one mentoring session built entirely around you.
We can explore your portfolio, career plans, business ideas, creative challenges or whatever is currently standing between you and your next step.
Before we meet, I'll ask you to share a little about your goals so we can make the most of our time together.
What's included:
A 60-minute one-to-one online session
A short pre-session questionnaire
Personalised discussion and practical advice
A written summary of suggested next steps
£125 per session
BOOK YOUR HOUR OF POWER
CREATIVE CONFIDENCE BOOST
£425 | Four-session mentoring programme
A little structure. A lot of encouragement.
Have you got ideas you're excited about but can't quite get moving? Perhaps you're looking to change direction, build a creative business or find the confidence to take the next step.
Creative Confidence Boost is a personalised four-session mentoring programme designed to help you find clarity, set realistic goals and turn your plans into action.
We'll look at where you are now, where you'd like to be and how you can start making meaningful progress.
What's included:
Four 60-minute one-to-one online sessions
A review of your creative goals and ambitions
Practical exercises and action points
Personalised feedback throughout the programme
A final action plan to take forward
£425 for the complete programme
Or two instalments of £212.50.
LET'S BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE
FIRST FOOT IN THE DOOR
£85
Students & graduates
60 minutes
HOUR OF POWER
£125
One-to-one mentoring
60 minutes
CREATIVE CONFIDENCE BOOST
£425
Four-session programme
4 × 60 minutes
All mentoring sessions take place online. Booking is subject to availability. Full details, payment information and rescheduling terms will be provided before your session is confirmed.
NOT SURE WHICH SESSION IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
No problem! Every creative journey is different, and finding the right support shouldn't feel complicated.
If you're unsure which option best suits your goals, drop me a message and we can work out where to start.
ASK ME A QUESTION
PUBLIC SPEAKING + WORKSHOPS + LECTURES
BIG IDEAS. FRESH PERSPECTIVES. REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE.
CREATIVE TALKS, PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS & A LITTLE INSPIRATION.
Looking for an engaging guest speaker, industry professional or creative workshop that offers something a little different?
Drawing on nearly 20 years of experience as a costume designer, stylist and creative director, I offer talks, lectures and interactive workshops that bring together creativity, practical knowledge and real-world industry experience.
From the behind-the-scenes world of television, film and commercial styling to the challenges of building a creative career, developing personal style and expressing yourself with confidence, my sessions are designed to inform, inspire and get people thinking.
Whether you're a university, creative organisation, business or brand, I can tailor sessions to suit your audience, objectives and event.
Expect practical insight, honest conversations, creative thinking and hopefully a few laughs along the way!
COSTUME, STYLING & THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
BEHIND THE SCENES. BEYOND THE BRIEF.
Discover the creative and practical world of costume design and styling, from developing characters and visual concepts to working on professional productions.
Drawing on my experience across television, film and advertising, these sessions offer an insight into the processes, challenges and opportunities of working in the industry.
Potential topics include:
Breaking into costume design and styling
Costume design for television, film and advertising
Commercial styling: from client brief to camera
Character development through costume
The realities of working on set
Building a professional portfolio
Finding work and developing industry relationships
Budgeting, sourcing and managing costume departments
Ideal for universities, colleges, film schools, creative courses and industry organisations.
THE BUSINESS OF BEING CREATIVE
TURNING CREATIVE IDEAS INTO A CAREER.
Making a living from creativity takes more than talent. It requires confidence, adaptability, business awareness and the ability to navigate an industry that rarely follows a predictable path.
Through honest conversations and practical exercises, I explore the realities of freelance life, building a creative business and finding ways to develop a career that's both rewarding and sustainable.
Potential topics include:
Building a career as a freelance creative
Finding clients, opportunities and collaborators
Understanding your value and pricing your work
Managing yourself as a creative business
Confidence, rejection and creative resilience
Balancing creativity with commercial realities
Developing multiple income streams
Building a personal brand and professional identity
Managing the emotional ups and downs of freelance life
Taking your creative career in new directions
Ideal for universities, freelancers, creative businesses, entrepreneurial programmes and professional organisations.
STYLE, CONFIDENCE & CREATIVE THINKING
DRESS FOR YOURSELF. SHOW UP WITH CONFIDENCE.
What we wear can be a powerful form of communication, but personal style should never feel like a set of rules about who we're supposed to be.
Drawing on my experience as a professional stylist and costume designer, I explore how clothing, colour and visual presentation can help people express their personalities, feel more confident and develop an authentic professional image.
These sessions are designed to be inclusive, engaging and practical, encouraging participants to discover what works for them rather than conform to a particular look.
Potential topics include:
Dressing for yourself and your working life
Developing an authentic personal style
Professional image without the corporate uniform
Understanding colour, shape and proportion
Building a versatile working wardrobe
Style and confidence in the workplace
Dressing for presentations, interviews and public speaking
Personal branding through visual identity
Creative thinking and visual storytelling
Using fashion and style as a form of self-expression
Ideal for corporate teams, professional development events, businesses, brands, networking groups and conferences.
Signature Workshops
Creative thinking, collaboration and visual storytelling
An engaging look at how creative ideas are developed, communicated and brought to life under real-world constraints, using examples from costume design and commercial production.
A practical, interactive workshop exploring how to develop a personal style that reflects who you are, both inside and outside the workplace. Especially suitable for corporate teams, conferences and networking events.
Costume, character and the art of visual storytelling
An entertaining behind-the-scenes exploration of how costume and styling contribute to character, comedy, advertising and storytelling on screen.
BEHIND THE LOOK
THE FREELANCE SURVIVAL GUIDE
Building a sustainable creative career
A practical and encouraging session exploring self-employment, confidence, client relationships, money, boundaries and navigating the unpredictable nature of freelance work.
DRESS LIKE YOU MEAN IT
FROM BRIEF TO BRILLIANT
BOOKING
EVERY AUDIENCE IS DIFFERENT. SO IS EVERY SESSION.
From an inspiring guest lecture to an interactive team workshop, sessions can be tailored to suit your audience, objectives and schedule.
Available formats include:
Guest lectures and talks
Interactive workshops and masterclasses
Corporate learning and development sessions
Conference presentations and panel discussions
Online talks and virtual workshops
Bespoke educational programmes
Available for bookings throughout the UK and internationally, subject to availability.
All sessions are individually quoted, depending on format, duration, preparation and location.
Have something particular in mind? I'd love to hear about it.