General Pipeline : Costume Props Specialist

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

RRSPs

Office access at Montreal Studio

Flexible working hours

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group in Montreal seeks a General Pipeline: Costume Props Specialist to design, craft, and replicate props for costumes and sets, coordinating with the Specialty Manager to meet technical and artistic specs.

You will manage budgets, source materials, document procedures, and support production teams in a dynamic, international acrobatic environment. Fluency in French and English is required; travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• DEC in theatre production or equivalent.
• At least 5 years in accessory manufacturing or entertainment industry.
• Fluent in French and English (spoken and written).
• Knowledge of SAP, Gériques, ADN, Cosmos; Optitex is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designing, crafting, and/or replicating props (set/costume) according to technical and artistic specs.
• Ensure production schedules and budgets are met.
• Research materials and new methods to improve projects.
• Share knowledge of prop-making based on expertise.
• Report on technical and artistic possibilities and constraints.

Skills

Bilingual (FR/EN)

3D design awareness

Independent and organized

Education

DEC in theatre production

Tools

SAP

Gérico

ADN

Cosmos

Optitex

Job description

General Pipeline: Costume Props Specialist

Costumes and Props

Occasional / On Call

Are you ready to take the plunge?

Cirque du Soleil Group has gone through quite a series of acrobatic feats and contortions over the past few months. But we’re ambitious and passionate about our work, and we always know how to land on our feet even after some perilous tumbles.

So our hearts are racing at the thought of rebuilding our company and dreaming of its magnificent future. Do you have the boldness we need to rise to the challenge? By joining us, you’ll be working in uncharted territory—but one where you can make a real difference.

Reporting to the Specialty Manager, the Props Specialist will be responsible for:

• Designing, crafting, and/or replicating props (set/costume) according to the required technical and artistic specifications.
• Ensuring that production schedules for assigned projects are met and that budget allocations are adhered to;
• Researching materials and new methods that could improve projects or resolve technical issues;
• Sharing extensive knowledge of prop-making based on acquired expertise;
• Reporting to their supervisor on the technical and artistic possibilities and constraints regarding props;
• Participate in evaluating project production costs;
• Make the requested technical and artistic adjustments;
• Conduct fittings with the performers in collaboration with the various stakeholders;
• Gather the information needed to develop technical documents; draft and update procedures, ensuring their accuracy; produce and document prop samples;
• Conduct a self-assessment of the quality of one’s work and have it validated by a resource person as needed;
• Provide operational and technical support to production teams and external partners to ensure the quality of deliverables, in collaboration with the support team;
• Participate in research and development activities as well as in the streamlining of props;
• Help create prototypes based on an idea, image, or sketch, taking into account the constraints of an artistic and acrobatic performance context;
• Attend team meetings and weekly gatherings;
• Participate in various projects in the costume workshop;
• Perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment;
• Help develop your peers’ skills;
• Follow and enforce health and safety rules and keep your workspace and equipment safe;
• Perform all other related tasks.

The Ideal Candidate Has The Following

• A DEC in theater production or the equivalent;
• At least 5 years of experience in accessory manufacturing, in the entertainment industry, or equivalent;
• Knowledge of SAP, Gérico, ADN, and Cosmos. Experience with Optitex is a plus;
• Ability to work in 3 dimensions with dexterity and speed;
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks requiring precise, meticulous movements and potentially involving some physical effort;
• Ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment through openness and mastery of various techniques, and to work under tight deadlines;
• Ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances and work as part of a team;
• Ability to work with certain hazardous substances, non-traditional materials, or tools;
• Independence, organizational skills, versatility, flexibility, and resourcefulness;
• Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written;
• Willingness to travel abroad as required by the assignment.

To keep pace with the creation, production and distribution of our products, our employer proposal is unique.

Here Is An Overview

• An inclusive work mode based on team experience and flexible working hours
• Access to an individual office on the days you come to the Montreal Studio, a stimulating environment that will allow you to put all your creativity to good use
• A culture focused on the development of fair practices and unifying events
• Professional growth focused on high quality projects to propel your career
• A group insurance program, RRSPs and other benefits that we will be happy to present to you
• Personalized support adapted to your professional ambitions: training program, regular check-ins, inter-team contribution.

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace. Proud ambassador of equality in employment, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origins, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation and any other characteristic. Neutral and inclusive writing is now preferred for all new job postings.