Costume Designer & Tailor (m/f/d) for the “Städtische Bühnen Frankfurt”

We are looking for, starting November 1, 2026

a Costume Assistant and Tailor (m/f/d)

on a part-time basis, 19.5 hours per week

on a fixed-term contract until June 27, 2027

We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of the City of Frankfurt, tasked with promoting and fostering art and culture. In addition, we are one of the few multi-genre theaters (opera and drama) and the largest municipal cultural institution for the dramatic arts in Germany. As a repertory theater, our opera and drama departments offer a daily rotating selection of productions. Both disciplines are technically supported and managed by the Stage Services department.

Approximately 120 people from diverse cultural backgrounds make up the costume department team, which comprises the trades essential to costume production. With a high level of professional expertise and in close collaboration with the costume designers, the diverse costumes for our stages are developed annually for approximately 30 new productions in the opera and drama divisions. In this way, our commitment extends beyond the traditional demands of craftsmanship and provides room for creativity and innovation.

Your responsibilities:

• Setting up for evening performances

• Assisting performers with dressing and changing, as well as mending all costume pieces for current performances.

• When necessary, you may also work in the tailoring workshops

We offer:

• Pay in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement for the public sector: Pay Grade 6 (€1,620.15 to €1,790.23 gross/month, subject to meeting personal and collective bargaining requirements and depending on professional experience) plus a substantial theater operations allowance (€405.04 gross/month)

• A unique work atmosphere in a cultural setting

• A forward-looking work environment within the friendly and creative team of our costume department

• Performances at employee rates

• Free RMV job ticket with a passenger allowance

• Central location in downtown Frankfurt with excellent public transportation connections

• Company pension plan

• Company health management program

• Cafeteria

The position is primarily based in the Opera Dressing Room.

If you are interested in the position described above, please submit your detailed application along with the usual supporting documents by October 25, 2026.

Städtische Bühnen Frankfurt GmbH values diversity and promotes equal opportunity in the workplace. We welcome all applications—regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation.

Applications from individuals with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Completed journeyman's examination in men's or women's tailoring

• Professional experience

• Ability to work independently

• Interest in working with people and in teamwork

• Above-average commitment

• Flexibility

• Willingness to work shifts as well as on Sundays and holidays