Project Manager for Decoration Workshops (Full-time)
We are looking for a full-time Project Manager for the decoration workshops in the Arsenal, starting 1 September 2026.
ART for ART Theaterservice GmbH is a subsidiary of the Austrian Federal Theatres and is one of the largest theatre service providers in Europe.
Our workshops produce decorations for the Vienna State Opera, the Burgtheater and the Volksoper Vienna as well as stage sets and decorations for renowned theatres, opera houses and events from all over the world.
Your Responsibilities:
Your area of responsibility includes the planning and management of the production of opera, ballet, and theatre set designs in our set construction workshops at the Vienna Arsenal. You will be the point of contact for the theatre companies and for other external clients from the arts and culture sector. You will manage the production process of theatre set designs from initiation to completion. As a project manager, you will be responsible for quality, cost, and time management.
Your qualifications for this varied role:
We expect a completed technical or design qualification, preferably in event technology, architecture, or stage design, as well as experience in workshop production management. You are a strong negotiator and able to communicate with personalities from the international art and culture scene on an equal footing. You have business administration knowledge, are proficient in MS Office and Auto CAD, and have a command of English.
As well as an exciting role, we will impress you with the opportunity to collaborate with the most prestigious theatres in the world and internationally renowned set designers. You can expect a diverse and varied role within the technically and artistically outstanding team of the decoration workshops at ART for ART Theaterservice GmbH, as part of one of the best theatre groups in the world.
What else we offer:
- An interesting, varied and responsible role within the Austrian Federal Theatres
- a central workspace in the heart of Vienna, yet surrounded by greenery
- Various benefits (e.g. travelcard)
- a pleasant working atmosphere as well as very good working conditions in a dynamic team
- A gross monthly salary of at least €2,888.17 according to the collective agreement, with market-appropriate overpayment possible depending on qualifications and professional experience.
We look forward to receiving your written application to
ART for ART Theaterservice GmbH
Decoration workshops - Personnel department
Arsenal object 19
1030 Vienna
