Dresser (m/f/d) for the "Theater Krefeld"

The Theater Krefeld und Mönchengladbach gGmbH is the oldest fusion theater in Germany and employs around 500 people. It offers musical theater, ballet and drama as well as the orchestra "Niederrheinische Sinfoniker". Numerous special events, extensive theater and concert education as well as projects to promote young artists round off the wide-ranging theater profile. Every year, around 600 events take place on the stages and venues of our theaters in Krefeld and Mönchengladbach, in the Fabrik Heeder and other external venues in the respective city areas as well as in guest venues.

We are looking for a part-time (50%)

dresser (m/f/d) to start on 01.09.2026


The position is limited until 31.07.2027 with the option of permanent employment. The average weekly working time is 19.5 hours. Remuneration is in accordance with TVöD-VKA (collective agreement for the public service) in pay groups 4 to 5, taking into account personal requirements. The theater has venues in Krefeld and Mönchengladbach. For this reason, the employment takes place in both cities.

Your main tasks include: 

• Preparation and provision of the costumes required for the performances

• Supervision of the artists and costume changes during rehearsals and performances

• Dissolving the costumes after performances

• Care, Repair and maintenance of the costumes

We offer you

a workplace in a dedicated team and in a lively and special atmosphere that can only be found at the theater. What's more:

• Pay for overtime, night work, Work on Sundays and public holidays

• 33 days' holiday/year

• automatic salary adjustments and increases in accordance with the TVöD

• a performance bonus in July and a special annual payment in November ("Christmas bonus")

• company pension scheme

• service bicycleLeasing

• discounted tickets for many of our performances

Applications from suitable severely disabled people are welcome.
We expressly address all genders with our job advertisement.
Unfortunately, travel expenses to interviews cannot be reimbursed.

What you should bring with you:

• Completed vocational training in tailoring (preferably as a bespoke tailor) is desirable

• Theatre experience is desirable

• Very good knowledge of textiles

• Sensitivity in dealing with colleagues

• Enjoyment of theater work

• An independent and organized way of working, The ability to work in a team

• the willingness to work at irregular hours and on Sundays and public holidays