Description

The Grand Théâtre de Genève (GTG) is the largest artistic stage in Switzerland for opera and ballet. Each season, it presents a rich and varied program including opera productions, dance performances, recitals, as well as numerous cultural and festive events. Through its excellence and its level of quality, it offers its audience unique artistic experiences and contributes significantly to the cultural influence of Geneva, both in Switzerland and abroad. With over 300 employees and covering artistic, technical, and administrative fields, the GTG offers professional opportunities within a dynamic and passionate team. To complement its team, GTG is looking for a 100% Head of Costume. Your mission and responsibilities: Under the authority of the Head of Costumes, your main tasks are: - To ensure responsibility and be attentive to the direct staff: cutters, tailors, and possible interns. - To plan and organize the work for each costume production. - To distribute and control the work of the service while ensuring the smooth execution of tasks. - To take responsibility for cutting and the proper execution of costumes within the deadlines set. - To manage all costume supplies and stocks and ensure the safety of materials.- To maintain and enhance the technical knowledge necessary for the production of costumes and ensure a general training of the work team.Profile requirements:- Hold a degree in arts and costumes or fashion, or have equivalent recognized experience, or experience in costumes within a private company or in the entertainment industry. - Master the cutting techniques and possess solid knowledge of costume history and its production techniques, as well as a musical, lyrical, and dance-related cultural background. - Demonstrate artistic sensitivity, a sense of organization and structure, and good time management skills. - Aspire to evolve in the management of a motivated team. - Master basic tools, possess knowledge of foreign languages, and cultivate a developed artistic sense.We offer: - Integration into a caring, dynamic, and motivating work environment. - A varied work experience within the costumes of the Grand Théâtre de Genève and its multiple trades. - Development of your skills through continuous professional training. - Attendance at rehearsals for each production, as well as shows at advantageous rates. - Benefit from a central location in the heart of Geneva.Conditions and application procedure:Application deadline: To be determined Start date: To be agreed upon Job classification: Class I of the salary scale The application folder must contain the following elements:- Cover letter - Curriculum Vitae or, if not available, completed employment application form (to be downloaded from our website) - Copies of diplomas and work certificates - Recent passport photoFollowing the City of Geneva’s process, recruitment is decentralized. This means that each service or department is responsible for the recruitment process for the positions it posts. A receipt will be sent to candidates. - Must meet the job requirements in terms of degrees and experience required in the job offer. - Must hold a work permit or authorization. Employees of the City of Geneva must be residing in the authorized area. In its efforts to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications coming from the Cantonal Office of Employment on the working conditions of the City of Geneva. jid4a07ccfaen jit0414aen jpiy26aen