Vacant job

GöteborgsOperan is a modern cultural institution for opera, dance, musicals, and orchestral music, having touched 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 subsidiary of the Region of Västra Götaland and is an important actor in the region's development. GöteborgsOperan is a multicultural workplace that strives for gender balance and values the qualities that diversity brings to our operations.

About the Position

We are now looking for an Props Maker/Property Master (Attributmakare/Rekvisitör) for a fixed-term position at GöteborgsOperan's workshops, which consist of a smithy, carpentry, painting, upholstery, props and properties, as well as a construction department. Currently, 25 people work here under the leadership of the Workshop Manager and the Technical Production Manager.

Main Responsibilities

You will become one of seven props makers/property masters who, together with the person responsible for special effects, form the Properties group. At GöteborgsOperan, you will work on creating props and attributes for our productions. You will be involved in both manufacturing/acquisition and participation in rehearsals and performances.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience working as a props maker/property master
• Documented relevant education for the position or equivalent experience
• Valid driver's license (Category B)
• Ability to communicate fluently in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing
• Good computer skills

Merits

• Experience working with image editing programs such as Adobe Photoshop
• Experience working with 3D printers

Personal Qualities

As a person, you thrive in an active and creative environment where collaboration, flexibility, and openness are important parts of the work. You are structured, solution-oriented, and have an eye for order. You enjoy working in teams and find it easy to collaborate both within your own group and across departmental boundaries, but you also have a good ability to work independently. You have artistic curiosity and can handle a high work pace with absolute deadlines. You have good social competence and treat people in a professional and respectful manner. We place great emphasis on personal suitability and would appreciate if you have in-depth knowledge in a specific area within props.

Employment and Application

The fixed-term position is full-time from 2026-08-03 to 2027-06-25, or as agreed upon.

Working hours may be scheduled six days per week. Weekend and evening work occurs.

Interviews will be conducted continuously during the application period.

We look forward to receiving your application!