Makeup Artist (f/m/d) for the "Bavarian State Opera"

Music, art, crafts, dance, project management, singing, administration, stage work, communications, technology—the range of careers at the Bavarian State Opera is as diverse and colorful as its employees, and as exciting and varied as the magic that unfolds on stage each evening. Are you interested in a job in the cultural sector and would like to become part of our team at one of Europe’s most beautiful opera houses? 
We welcome every application!

The Bavarian State Opera is seeking to start as soon as possible or by arrangement on a part-time (19.5 hours/week) or full-time (39 hours/week) basis

Makeup Artists (m/f/d) 

We offer:

• An exciting and varied role in a motivated team

• Flexible working hours

• Support for balancing family and career

• Opportunities for continuing education and room for your personal and professional development

• Discounted tickets to dress rehearsals and performances

• Participation in company fitness programs (egymWellpass) and in-house health and safety courses 

• Compensation in accordance with the NV-Bühne collective bargaining agreement

Your responsibilities:

• Hair styling, knotting, makeup in all variations, as well as modeling and special effects work

• Styling the choir singers and ballet dancers according to their roles and assisting with rehearsals and performances

• Maintenance and care of wigs and masks

• Helping to optimize work processes 

• Flexible work hours including evening and weekend shifts

The Bavarian State Opera is committed to employing people with severe disabilities. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if their qualifications are otherwise substantially equivalent. To promote gender equality, we are particularly interested in applications from women. Applications from people with an immigrant background are welcome.

Please submit your complete, detailed application materials by November 15, 2026, at the latest.

Your Qualifications:

• A recognized makeup artist training program is required

• Flexibility, passion, independence, and resilience

• A willingness to experiment and a love of the theatrical arts

• Enjoyment of bringing theater projects to life through creative makeup artistry