Deutsche Oper am Rhein | Germany | 40xxx Düsseldorf | Temporary contract | Full time | Published since: 02.10.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of Mask Department (m/f/d)
As one of the leading German opera houses, with the divisions Musiktheater, Ballet and Junge Oper, the Deutsche Oper am Rhein (DOR) shows new productions and repertoire in their two venues Opernhaus Düsseldorf and Theater Duisburg with space for approx. 1,200 visitors. Around 360 events per season are attended by about 250,000 guests. The DOR employs 630 people from over 47 nations, one of the largest singer ensembles in Europe and the award-winning ballet on the Rhine. As one of the most important cultural institutions in Germany, we take responsibility with our work. By saving resources, sustainable processes and reducing emissions, we want to contribute to climate protection. At the beginning of the season 2027/2028, on 02.09.2027, we are looking for a dedicated personality that has profound knowledge and a deep understanding of the special requirements of an opera/theater company. We understand opera operation as a collective, creative process in which different talents interact to create an overall experience for an enthusiastic audience. As a dynamic and communicative leadership, you have the pleasure of taking responsibility, shaping the future of the DOR and introducing your own new impulses. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
overall artistic and organizational responsibility for the Mask department Planning, implementation and quality control of mask images, wigs and mask-specific tasks in coordination with directing and costume design Human resources management, personnel planning, recruitment, possible takeover of training activities, sustainable personnel development Creating and monitoring production budgets, planning, coordination and implementation of investments Monitoring of safety regulations (work protection) in dealing with different materials
Training as a masqueradein as well as several years of professional experience ideally in the theatre as a masqueradein You are already active in comparable management or representation strong organisational competence, experience in budget planning communicative skills, artistic understanding, sovereign appearance in dealing with the artistic teams and internal and external partners integrative leadership style with high social competence, experience in contemporary staff management Loadability, team capacity, organisational skills, enforcement good English skills in word and writing readiness for changing working hours, also on Sundays and holidays
lively atmosphere in theatre and varied working day Additional services Beneficiary personal cards for opera and ballet Benefits in the Urban Sports Club Discounts via the Advantage Portal corporate benefits central location in the city centre and excellent connection to public transport Canteen About the position: As head of the Masken Division, you are a member of the management team and are responsible for the smooth running in the department. You are directly assigned to the intent and cooperate closely with the respective teams for the productions. Remuneration and other labour-contractual arrangements shall be carried out in accordance with NV-Bühne. .
Location
![]() | Deutsche Oper am Rhein | |
| 40213 Düsseldorf | ||
| Germany |
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