Sewing Assistant

Opera North

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Job Summary

The successful candidate will have proven costume making and altering experience. You will have excellent organisational, and communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritise under pressure.

Job Description

This role provides a full range of costume-making and altering services within the Costume Department at Opera North to ensure that all garments are created in line with the patterns and specifications. The role helps to ensure that costumes are finished on time and ready for productions.

Job Requirements

Experience / skills required:

Demonstrable experience of working in a costume environment, ideally within opera/ballet or large-scale repertory theatre. Accurate hand, domestic and industrial machine sewing.

Skills in hand sewing and using both domestic and industrial sewing machines.

Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality standards.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines and production schedules.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Sewing Assistant
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Fri, 30 Jan 2026

  • Location:

    Yorkshire

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Job: Sewing Assistant

Job: Sewing Assistant

Organisation: Opera North

Postcode: LS1 6PA

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