Shaping the character. Defining the brand. Directing the leader.
I'm Nakiah Elbert, costume designer, creative director, and founder of Off Script. For over a decade I've worked in costume departments on film and television sets and styled for brands across fashion and editorial. That experience taught me one thing clearly: every identity is already communicating. The question is whether it's saying the right thing.
Off Script exists to close that gap.
Every set and stage led here.
Costume. Design and department work for film, television, and industrial productions.
Studio. Visual direction for brands, shoots, and productions.
Voice. Speaking and workshops on identity and presence.
How I Work
Every project moves through the same four stages of the Off Script Lifecycle.
01. Table Read. Identifying exactly what the current visuals are saying before deciding what they should say.
02. Posture. Brainstorming new ideas and defining the path to deliver a new script to the world.
03. Action. The physical shift. All ideas become one intentional, visible result.
04. Last Looks. The final edit. A meticulous sweep to ensure every element resonates before going live.
The Backstory
Where the eye was trained, the skills were tested, and the vision was built.
Character-driven looks that fit the scene for film and TV.
Editorial styling that forges concepts into influential, story-driven features.
Styling that connects, defines brand identity, and commands attention.