Stage Design Assistant (f/m/d) for the "Maxim Gorki Theater Berlin"

We are looking for a Stage Design Assistant

Start date: As soon as possible

Location:
Maxim Gorki Theater in 10117 Berlin with all associated outdoor venues

The Maxim Gorki Theater Berlin is one of Berlin's state-run ensemble theaters. It is characterized by a history of political and artistic upheavals. Built as a concert hall for the Berlin Singakademie, it was reopened as a spoken theater in 1952 and has continued to provide decisive artistic impetus ever since. Located between Humboldt University and Museum Island, the theater is a place of transdisciplinary exchange and political debate using artistic means that transcend genre boundaries. From the 2026/27 season, the Maxim Gorki Theater will be realigned under the direction of Çağla Ilk as a house of the arts, contradictions and new departures.

Your tasks:

• Interface between artistic teams and the departments of the theatre

• Collaborate closely with the stage and trades

• Supervise and support the realization of the resulting productions in all phases of the processes

• Supervise rehearsals in direct collaboration with the stage designer, the artistic ensemble and the technical departments

• Participation in jour fixes with the assistant directors and stage design assistants under the direction of the artistic director

• Participation in final rehearsals and post-production discussions

• Pre- and post-processing of rehearsals

• Documentation and recording of rehearsals

• Communication between the various departments and the production

Contract data:

• The contractual relationship is based on the provisions of the standard stage contract (NV Bühne), special regulation solo

• Pay on a negotiated basis

Notes:
The Maxim Gorki Theater actively promotes equality for all people in accordance with the State Equality Act. We therefore welcome applications from all, regardless of their nationality, social background, age, religion, disability or sexual identity. Applications from women, people of color and people with a migration background are expressly encouraged. Severely disabled people with equal aptitude will be given priority in accordance with § 2 SGB IX.

Contact:
Please send your complete application, stating the earliest possible start date, with meaningful documents (such as letter of motivation, CV, portfolio, final certificate of vocational training/studies and copies of work references).

Your profile:

• Relevant studies and/or first experience as a set assistant in the field of acting

• Very high interest in theater for contemporary art and transdisciplinary projects

• Very good German and English language skills

• Good knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop

• Independent work, creative thinking and a high level of commitment

• Resilience and willingness to work changing hours, weekends and public holidays