On-Call Wardrobe Technician - O

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group seeks an On-Call Wardrobe Technician to join the O Wardrobe team in Las Vegas. You will pre-set costume pieces, dress the artists for performances, and handle laundry and cleaning tasks in a fast-paced show environment.

The ideal candidate has prior show dressing and wardrobe maintenance experience, proficiency with sewing machines, and strong interpersonal skills to work with artists and crew.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Dress artists and perform laundry and cleaning of costumes.
• Pre-set costume pieces and check costumes before shows.
• Repair and maintain costume pieces and accessories with professional tools.
• Attend artists trainings and show staging sessions as needed.
• Document maintenance practices and repair notes; track inventory and supplies.
• Maintain a safe, clean workspace and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

English fluency

Team collaboration

Professional appearance

Physical stamina

Willingness to learn

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

OSHA 10 course completion

Tools

Sewing machines

Costume repair tools

Job description

On-Call Position

We are looking for our next On-Call

Wardrobe Technician - O

Costumes and Props

We are looking for our next On-Call Wardrobe Technician to join our O Wardrobe team. The main objective of this role is to pre-set costume pieces, dress the artists for the performances and perform laundry and cleaning tasks. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills as well as refined technical skills in costume maintenance and repair. As an ambassador of the O Wardrobe Team you will work in collaboration with the artists and other technical teams to achieve a smooth-running show both on-stage and off.

Why join us as an Wardrobe Technician?

If you enjoy using your show theatrical skills with a team of industry professionals, this could be a position for you. You will be applying your show training and costuming training in a creative environment on one of our most popular Legacy Shows in Las Vegas. Come join us for the amazing Water Adventure that is O.

The Wardrobe Technician Will

• Work show tracks which will include: dressing, cleaning, laundering, repair/maintenance of costumes, headpieces and accessories, pre-show costume check and pre-set and running show tracks, nightly show laundry and closing procedures;
• Maintain cue track documentation and participate in cue track rotation and trainings, as directed;
• Repair and maintain costume pieces as needed using the professional tools and machinery provided;
• Attend artists trainings and show staging sessions, when needed;
• Document maintenance practices and repair notes, as needed;
• Assist with the inventory, ordering and tracking of the department's supplies and equipment;
• Maintain a flexible schedule for work calls, including costume maintenance, show calls and PR events;
• Maintain a safe working environment at all times, by conforming to all established safety policies and procedures;
• Be available for required yearly safety classes;
• Help with organization and cleanliness of the workspace;
• Perform all other job-related duties as needed, such as: updating tracking time tracking systems, assist in tracking and inventory of shop supplies, assisting in PR events, updating inventory sheets when needed, and keeping updated on yearly OSHA classes.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following 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 working with home/commercial sewing machines and specialty machines;
• At least 3 years of previous experience as a professional costume dresser, including experience in costume repairs and maintenance for a large-scale production show;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to deal effectively with co-workers;
• Professional appearance and demeanor;
• Ability to pass a swim test;
• Availability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays;
• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken;
• Ability to obtain OSHA 10 course completion card;
• Previous experience working in a multicultural group environment;
• Previous experience working in a similar theatrical setting;
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job including, but not limited to: crouching, kneeling, standing, lifting, sometimes for extended amounts of time; lifting at least 50lbs unassisted, etc.; Full list of essential functions will be sent in the offer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions;
• Verification of the right to work in the United States for Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, as demonstrated by completion of the Form I-9 upon hire and the submission of acceptable documentation (as noted on the Form I-9) verifying one’s identity and work authorization.

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin or ancestry.