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Based in Covent Garden, London

Full time; 42.5 hours per week

£44,977.92 per annum

The Royal Opera House continues to lead the way in opera, ballet, music and dance both live on stage and through multiple digital platforms, from live streaming to worldwide cinema screenings.

The Costume Production team are responsible for new and revived costumes for all productions of the Royal Ballet and Opera Companies, ensuring that all activities are carried out to the highest possible standard of safety, efficiency, and quality.

Can you demonstrate any of the following:

• A Theatrical Costume and Design course qualification to degree level, or comparable qualification/degree in a relevant craft skills area is an advantage.
• A track record working with other production theatres, venues, or film/TV experience, preferably with assisting experience.
• An understanding of costume fitting and alteration techniques.
• Knowledge of fabrics, modern and traditional methods of construction, period styles, and history of costumes.
• Able to interpret design concepts from drawings, visual references, and verbal instructions.
• Good MS office skills.

A knowledge of opera and ballet repertoire is not essential but would be an advantage for this contract position.

The Royal Opera House is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from those who are from a global majority background and/or those who are disabled, as they are under-represented within our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential minimum criteria for our vacancies.

A full job description and ROH information pack is attached below. If you have any access requirements for your application, please contact the ROH Recruitment Team on [email protected]

Closing date for applications: 8am, Tuesday 9th May 2023

Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.