Special Effects Technician

Project overview

The Friedrichstadt-Palast: A Stage for Your Career

Welcome to the Friedrichstadt-Palast, Berlin's number 1 stage! We are not only a cornerstone of Berlin's culture but also a home for creative minds and technical masters of their craft. Here, first-class entertainment and diversity are the stage of everyday life.

Your Future at the Palast

The Palast's stage history dates back to 1919 with the Grosses Schauspielhaus. Our three founders Max Reinhardt, Erik Charell, and Hans Poelzig later suffered under the Nazi dictatorship because they were of Jewish descent, homosexual, or their architectural language was considered degenerate. In the Third Reich, we were the largest National Socialist propaganda theater. Until 1990, the Palast was the showcase entertainment theater of the GDR.

Against this background, we consciously stand for diversity, freedom, and democracy today. Democracy is far from perfect, but it is the only form of government that allows majorities and minorities their freedoms.

Special Effects Technician (m/f/d) Your Role

Are you passionate about special effects, feel as comfortable behind the scenes as in the middle of the show, and want to bring spectacular moments to the stage? Then become part of our team on the world's largest theater stage.

For a temporary illness replacement, we are looking for a Special Effects (SFX) Technician (m/f/d) for one year, starting December 1, 2026. In this position, you will use your technical know-how, creativity, and a strong sense of safety to ensure that our productions create extraordinary moments night after night. You will work closely with various technical departments and contribute your ideas to the development of new effects and special solutions.

Your tasks include

This is important to us

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Are you ready to set new standards with us?

Then apply and become part of a house that combines technology and vision at the highest level.

We expressly welcome applications from people of all skin colors, all nationalities, all genders, all legal sexual orientations, people with and without disabilities, all religions, and atheists.

• Setup, operation, and maintenance of laser, pyro, and effects technology in compliance with all safety regulations
• Development and construction of special lights, effect modules, and technical special solutions for artistic requirements
• Integration and adaptation of LED technology in stage designs, props, costumes, and decorative elements
• Technical support for performances, rehearsals, and special events
• Troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of the SFX and electronic components used
• Collaboration with technical departments on the implementation of new effects and productions
• Completed vocational training as a specialist for event technology, electronics technician, or a comparable qualification
• Sound knowledge in electronics and electrical engineering, as well as experience with LED systems, controls, and power supplies
• Experience in soldering, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic assemblies
• Expertise in stage pyrotechnics and a valid permit according to 20 SprengG (Explosives Act)
• Good knowledge of relevant safety regulations in theater, event, or show operations
• Willingness to work theater-typical hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• High reliability, teamwork skills, and resilience
• Initiative, creativity, and enjoyment in developing technical solutions for special stage effects
• Very good German language skills and basic English language skills
• Attractive, central workplace in the heart of Berlin in Berlin Mitte (Friedrichstrasse station, U-Bahn and tram station Oranienburger Tor)
• Healthy and delicious meals in our Palast canteen
• Discounted tickets, free tickets for our productions: Enjoy the magic of the Palast privately too
• 30 days of vacation per calendar year plus 3 flex days for additional time off
• Comprehensive health management and information days
• Subsidies for your Deutschlandticket: Travel stress-free and sustainably in Berlin
• Support for your health: We pay a subsidy for your Urban Sports membership
• We live our motto "Respect Each Other" externally and throughout the house and team

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Mitte, Berlin, Germany, DE
• Languages: German