Textiles Artist – Maternity cover

Opera North is England's national opera company in the north and a leading European arts organisation. Based in Leeds, the company is committed to producing work of the highest quality that excites, challenges and entertains. We tour throughout the north of England, and also nationally and internationally. Acclaimed for its imaginative programming and innovative productions on the main stage, Opera North also programmes its own venue, the Howard Assembly Room with an enormous diversity of activiaty.

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Committed to producing high quality work that informs, excites and entertains, Opera North is looking for an experienced and well-motivated individual to fill the role of Textiles Artist – Maternity Cover – Fixed Term

The successful candidate will have experience of dyeing, painting, printing and treatment of textiles for performance. Also experience of distressing and ageing of costumes. Experience of working with millinery, jewellery and leatherwork is also desirable.

Salary: £ 34,250 per annum.

Deadline for applications: 10am 5/12/2025

Interviews to be held in: week commencing 5/1/2026

For an application pack, please visit https://www.operanorth.co.uk/about-us/jobs/

For this role - to apply for this role, please send a CV via the Hireful website. If you need any help completing your application, including any adjustments to the application process, please contact Stephen.rodwell@operanorth.co.uk to make us aware.

We create music and opera for everyone, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and sections of the community. As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants of the global majority and/or those who are disabled. We are committed to meeting any access requirements for the successful applicant.

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