GöteborgsOperan is hiring a Men's Tailor

GöteborgsOperan is a modern cultural institution for opera, dance, musicals, and orchestral music, having engaged over seven million visitors since its opening in 1994. The company's vision is to be one of Northern Europe's leading opera houses. The operations are characterized by professionalism, commitment, and innovation. GöteborgsOperan AB is a wholly-owned company within the Västra Götaland region and is an important player in the region's development. GöteborgsOperan is a multicultural workplace striving for gender balance.

About the Position

At GöteborgsOperan's Costume, Makeup, and Wardrobe department, approximately 55 skilled specialists work in a creative, production-intensive environment where craftsmanship, tradition, and innovation meet.

Do you also want to work creatively and with pride in the heart of performing arts? GöteborgsOperan is looking for an engaged men's tailor – a key role in the creation of stage costumes for our productions.

Main Responsibilities

As a tailor, you will create stage costumes for GöteborgsOperan's productions based on the costume designer's sketches.

You will be responsible for production planning, construction, production, and documentation within the framework of budget and hours. As a tailor, you will also be responsible for delegating tasks to the seamstresses in the costume manufacturing process.

Requirements

• Education in men's tailoring and cutting
• Good computer skills (e.g., MS Office)
• Knowledge of textile materials and costume craftsmanship

Meritorious

• Experience in a cutting role in a production-intensive environment
• Work experience in theater, opera, or other performing arts productions
• Knowledge of computerized pattern construction, preferably in CLO

Language Skills

Swedish, both spoken and written

Personal Qualities

As a person, you are independent, structured, and good at solving problems. You enjoy collaborating with others, are attentive, and have strong communication skills – both verbally and in writing. To succeed in this role, we see that you have a positive attitude towards development and are curious about new ways of working. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Employment and Application

The position is a permanent full-time employment with a six-month probation period. Start date is negotiable. The application deadline is 2026-02-07. We welcome your application today!

GöteborgsOperan strives for gender balance and values the qualities that diversity brings to our operations.