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Cirque du Soleil

Produces bespoke live entertainment shows worldwide

Wardrobe Technician

Live Events & Stage ProductionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBerlin, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least two years of professional Wardrobe Technician experience, including show dressing and laundry for a large-scale production.
  • Previous experience as a stitcher, including costume construction, repairs, and maintenance for a large-scale production.
  • Working knowledge of shoe repair, painting, makeup, theatrical wigs, and millinery.
  • Experience working with home or commercial sewing machines and specialty machines.
  • Professional appearance and demeanor.
  • Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with business contacts.
  • High school diploma or GED completion; the German qualifications also specify completed costume design training or an equivalent qualification.
  • Availability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
  • Ability to perform essential physical functions, including climbing, crouching, kneeling, standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted, and operating mechanized equipment.
  • Fluent written and spoken English; the operational language for the international cast is English.
  • Valid authorization to work in Germany.

Responsibilities

  • Work show tracks, including dressing, cleaning, laundering, repairing and maintaining costumes, headpieces, and accessories; conducting pre-show costume checks and presets; running show tracks; completing nightly show laundry; and closing procedures.
  • Launder, repair, and maintain costume pieces and accessories using professional tools and machinery.
  • Document maintenance practices and repair notes as needed.
  • Ensure costumes, shoes, headpieces, and accessories are show-ready and available for nightly presets; inspect costumes, tag items needing repair, and report and document repair work to the department lead.
  • Dress the show and work closely with artists to support smooth nightly operations.
  • Maintain cue-track documentation and participate in cue-track rotation and training as directed.
  • Assist with costume construction and fittings as needed.
  • Attend artist trainings and show-staging sessions when needed.
  • Assist with inventory, ordering, and tracking of department supplies and equipment, and report needs to the department head.
  • Participate in special projects, including maintenance or construction projects and public-relations events involving costume elements or other department needs, as directed.
  • Maintain a flexible schedule for projects.
  • Establish and maintain constructive, cooperative working relationships with others.
  • Help organize and keep the workspace clean.
  • Maintain a safe working environment and follow established safety policies and procedures.
  • Follow and promote applicable German occupational safety and health regulations, including DGUV standards, the Arbeitsschutzgesetz (ArbSchG), and industry-specific guidelines; attend required health and safety classes and emergency rescue procedure training.
  • Assist other departments when necessary for cross-departmental support.
  • Complete other job-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience working in a multicultural group environment.

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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