Dutch National Opera & Ballet is home to Dutch National Opera and Dutch National Ballet. The Dutch government counts these two leading companies among the top organisations in the Netherlands. In collaboration with world-class conductors, singers and dancers, directors, choreographers, designers and orchestras, we create, produce and present productions of top national and international quality. In 2016, Dutch National Opera received the International Opera Award for Opera Company of the Year. We also provide high-quality education and participation projects for a wide public from young to old. Every day, over 600 colleagues of 34 different nationalities work together on realising our ambitious programming, with the artistic quality and advanced technology that make us so unique.
As of 1 August 2017, the Costumes, Wigs & Make-up department has a vacancy for a full-time
HEAD OF WIGS & MAKE-UP
The Wigs & Make-up department is part of the Costumes, Wigs & Make-up department.
The head of Wigs & Make-up manages a team of 11 hair and make-up artists, and is responsible for the quality of the hair and make-up work carried out and created for both opera and ballet productions. The head of Wigs & Make-up ensures the high quality of hair and make-up work, both in the workshop and on stage in the opera and ballet performances.
The head of department is also responsible for the day-to-day running of the department and for discussing and budgeting the productions.
The Wigs & Make-up team works at irregular hours on performance days. The other days are in the workshop.
job requirements
· relevant training background;
· several years’ experience in a managerial job;
· exceptional skills in wig making and make up creation;
· team builder;
· knowledge of special effects techniques;
· fluency in Dutch (or willing to learn it), German and English;
· flexibility (irregular working hours).
Initially, it concerns an appointment for a period of 12 months (with the intention of offering a permanent employment). In the case of a full-time contract of employment, the salary is a minimum of € 3,303.00 and a maximum of € 4,720.00 gross per month, in accordance with the Dutch National Opera & Ballet collective labour agreement. These amounts are exclusive of 8% holiday allowance and a year-end bonus.
Further information abut the position can be obtained from the director of the Costume, Wigs & Make-up department, Robby Duiveman via . (Please do not send your application to this address, as it will not be dealt with).
Candidates can send their application letter accompanied by a curriculum vitae by e-mail to .