27 Oct
Royal Opera House
London
Job description
Men s Workroom Assistant Manager / Cutter (Maternity Cover)
12-month Fixed term Maternity Leave Contract
Salary : £44, per annum
Based in : Covent Garden, London
The Royal Opera House Men s Costume Workroom team produces costumes for the Royal Ballet and the Royal Opera. We are seeking to recruit a Men s Workroom Assistant Manager / Cutter for a fixed 12-month contract (maternity cover).
You will work under the line management of the Men s Workroom Manager / Cutter and assist in managing the activities and staff of the Men s Workroom, ensuring that all activities are carried out to the highest possible standards of safety, efficiency, and quality.
You must be able to demonstrate :
- A Theatrical Costume and Design course qualification to degree level, or comparable qualification or experience in a relevant craft skills area
- A proven track record in craft skills workrooms with a production venue, or comparable film / TV experience
- Extensive practical cutting and making experience and a sympathetic approach to creative concepts, and ability to realise them in practical terms
- Able to accurately interpret design concepts from scale drawings and sketches and to assist in passing work onto the team
- An excellent knowledge of costume fitting and alteration techniques
- Excellent knowledge of modern and traditional methods of construction, periods styles, and history of costumes.
▶️ Men`s Workroom Assistant Manager/Cutter (Maternity Cover)
🖊️ Royal Opera House
📍 London