On-Call Wardrobe Technician for Live Shows

Lever, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group seeks an On-Call Wardrobe Technician to support the O Wardrobe team in Las Vegas. The role involves pre-setting costumes, dressing artists for performances, laundering and cleaning tasks, and collaborating with artists and technical teams to ensure smooth show operations.

The ideal candidate has extensive wardrobe experience, strong organization and communication skills, the ability to pass a swim test, and availability for varied shifts including weekends

Qualifications

• Prior show dressing, laundry and wardrobe experience from a large-scale theatrical production.
• Working knowledge of costume/shoe repair, painting, makeup, theatrical wigs, and millinery.
• Previous experience with home/commercial sewing machines and specialty machines.
• At least 3 years as professional costume dresser including repairs/maintenance for large-scale productions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with co-workers.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to pass a swim test.
• Availability for varied shifts including weekends/holidays.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to obtain OSHA 10 course completion card.
• Experience in multicultural environments.
• Experience in similar theatrical settings.
• Ability to perform essential functions (lifting up to 50 lbs, crouching, etc.).
• Right to work in the United States (Form I-9).

Responsibilities

• Dressing, cleaning, laundering, repair/maintenance of costumes, headpieces and accessories.
• Maintain cue track documentation and participate in cue rotation and trainings.
• Repair and maintain costume pieces using professional tools and machinery.
• Attend artists trainings and show staging sessions as needed.
• Document maintenance practices and repair notes.
• Assist with inventory, ordering and tracking of department supplies/equipment.
• Maintain a flexible schedule for calls and PR events.
• Maintain a safe working environment and comply with safety policies.
• Attend yearly OSHA safety classes.
• Assist in workspace organization and cleanliness.
• Update tracking systems and inventories; assist in PR events and inventory sheets.

Skills

Show dressing experience

Interpersonal communication

Fluent in English

OSHA 10

Ability to swim

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sewing machines

Costume repair tools

Makeup tools

Millinery tools

Job description

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group seeks an On-Call Wardrobe Technician to support the O Wardrobe team in Las Vegas. The role involves pre-setting costumes, dressing artists for performances, laundering and cleaning tasks, and collaborating with artists and technical teams to ensure smooth show operations.

The ideal candidate has extensive wardrobe experience, strong organization and communication skills, the ability to pass a swim test, and availability for varied shifts including weekends