Wardrobe Technician - Toronto, Canada - Cirque du Soleil

Cirque du Soleil

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

**Le poste étant situé

_aux Toronto, l_a description de poste est disponible uniquement en anglais.**-
As this position in based in Toronto, the job description is available in English only.

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Wardrobe Technician - Day Prep

Temporary
Wardrobe position_

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Location:

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Toronto, ON_

_ Start Date:

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April 7th, 2023_

_ End Date:

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June 18th, 2023_

_ Working days_

_ Working hours:
_ Approx. 40 Hours per week

We are seeking a temporary costume Dresser to join KOOZA, a Cirque du Soleil production, for Toronto, ON. We strive to create an environment unlike any other entertainment event worldwide. So, don't wait any longer and join the Cirque adventure You will meet ambitious people and people passionate about the world of entertainment

YOUR MISSION

Primary Responsibilities

Reporting to the head of wardrobe and under the supervision of wardrobe assistants, main duties are running the show tracks and maintaining costumes and costumes accessories.
Daily ironing and steaming of costumes;
Dispatching costumes in artists' dressing rooms;
Maintaining integrity and safety of all costumes and costume accessories (this includes emergency repairs, alteration work and mending work);
Daily washing of costumes (this includes hand washing and machine washing);
Daily inspection of all costumes for holes, tears or stains;
Presetting all costumes and props backstage during show calls according to daily cast changes;
Running cue track and assisting artists with dressing and quick changes;
Being prepared to quickly answer requests in English coming from artists, wardrobe staff or technical staff under stressful circumstances;
Working on sewing or crafts projects;
Maintaining a clean and secure work environment (this includes weekly cleanup of all wardrobe spaces);
Carrying out all other wardrobe projects and tasks assigned by HOW.
35years'experience as aprofessional seamstress
Experience in costume repairs on largescale stage productions;
Ability to use domestic as well as industrial sewing machines and ability to hand stitch;
Technical skills in the areas of costume building, painting, shoe repair, millinery, makeup and hairstyling or other related theatrical crafts is an asset;
Spoken English and ability to read basic English is essential
Ability to communicate directly with artists on a daily basis in a calm and professional manner.
Being able to organize one's own workload with little supervision;
Being comfortable working under pressure in a stressful and everchanging environment;
Good health and good eyesight necessary;
Being comfortable working in standing position for long periods of time;
Wearing black clothing (long sleeves, long pants, flat shoes) while running show track;
Ability to bend, kneel, lift and carry weights up to15kg is essential
Being available to work 5 to 6 days a week for between 35 to 40 hours weekly;
Being committed to the whole city run.
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._