Senior Rigging Lead - Touring Live Shows

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is seeking an Assistant Head of Department, Rigging for a Touring Show. The role oversees rigging operations, safety, and collaboration with design teams to maintain artistic integrity across live performances.

The AHOD will supervise rigging technicians and temporary staff, assist with scheduling, maintenance planning, and participate in load-in/load-out and on-site emergency response. Touring internationally is required.

Qualifications

• College diploma in live entertainment, theatre production, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 3 years as a rigger on large-scale productions; aerial/human rigging experience preferred.
• Experience in touring live entertainment is an asset.
• Solid knowledge of rigging equipment, systems, and practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in safe installation, operation, and maintenance of rigging systems.
• Supervise, train and support rigging technicians and crew; assist onboarding and documentation.
• Act as interim Head of Department when required and help with scheduling and maintenance planning.
• Operate rigging systems during rehearsals and performances and cover show tracks as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date safety logs, cue sheets, inventories, and compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Rigging

Leadership

Safety

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

English Fluency

Microsoft Office

Education

College diploma in live entertainment/theatre production

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is seeking an Assistant Head of Department, Rigging for a Touring Show. The role oversees rigging operations, safety, and collaboration with design teams to maintain artistic integrity across live performances.

The AHOD will supervise rigging technicians and temporary staff, assist with scheduling, maintenance planning, and participate in load-in/load-out and on-site emergency response. Touring internationally is required.