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Cirque du Soleil

Produces bespoke live entertainment shows worldwide

Artistic Director

Production ManagementUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeNuevo Nayarit, MexicoNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A college-level diploma in drama, dance, acrobatics, or a related artistic or production field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
  • At least 5 years of live-show management experience, or equivalent experience such as performing as an artist, in a mid-to-large company in an international context.
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage, motivate, and develop diverse, multicultural teams.
  • Excellent observational and verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to unexpected situations, variable schedules, and tight deadlines.
  • Autonomy, initiative, flexibility, and the ability to maintain productive professional relationships with peers and performers.
  • Good computer skills.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English and availability to work full-time in Mexico.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the daily general, artistic, and acrobatic operations of performers and the artistic team, including coaches, performance medicine, and the general stage manager, ensuring collaboration across artistic functions.
  • Plan, prepare, and oversee training sessions, rehearsals, special events, and Tapis Rouge, and provide support to artists and musicians as required.
  • Ensure the show maintains high quality standards for artistic and acrobatic performance, staging, choreography, costumes, makeup, lighting, and sound design.
  • Implement artistic, acrobatic, and technical adjustments when requested and recommend changes to the Company Manager to maintain show quality and performer standards.
  • Organize the integration of new performers and performers returning after medical rehabilitation, participate in casting proposals, and support the Company Manager with hiring procedures and artist contract renewals.
  • Prepare, document, and maintain records of each performer's artistic progress, attitude, and conduct in collaboration with coaches and therapists for yearly evaluations.
  • Coordinate artistic resources, liaise with technical departments, support emergency measures, and develop and enforce safety protocols mandated by Cirque du Soleil and Grupo Vidanta.
  • Prepare monthly directors' reports with the Company Manager, organize regular artistic team meetings, enforce company rules and procedures, and support public relations and marketing events.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in dance or choreography.
  • Multicultural experience.
  • Knowledge of Spanish and/or other languages.

About the Company

Cirque du Soleil

Produces bespoke live entertainment shows worldwide

Cirque du Soleil designs and produces tailored live entertainment experiences for an international audience. It creates bespoke performances for private events, tourist attractions, and large-scale productions, combining artistic performances, staging, and production design to fit each client’s objectives. The core offering includes producing and selling tickets for live shows and delivering customized entertainment solutions through event production services and partnerships with other brands. What makes Cirque du Soleil stand out is its ability to craft highly customized performances for diverse clients around the world, leveraging its extensive artistic and production expertise to deliver unique experiences at various venues and formats. The company aims to be a leading global provider of live entertainment by delivering memorable shows, expanding ticket revenue, and building partnerships with brands and organizations.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.1B
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1984

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