Digital Workshop Technician
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Digital Workshop Technician
Costumes & Props
About Us
We were born from an eclectic troop of performers. Come live the experience of being yourself every day to create the extraordinary.
Today, we are a world leader in live entertainment, captivating audiences in over 60 countries. We are a creative force united by a shared belief in the power of human imagination.
Our Mission
Since 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has been pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation through unforgettable live experiences. Our productions inspire millions of spectators around the world, and our teams bring that magic to life every day.
Today, we are looking for people who are passionate about creating exceptional experiences, solving complex challenges, collaborating across diverse teams, and continuously elevating their expertise.
Join the Cirque adventure and be part of a company where imagination, performance, and innovation come together to create the extraordinary.
The Opportunity
At Cirque du Soleil, the Costume Workshop is where artistry meets engineering and this newly created role sits at the heart of that convergence. As our Digital Workshop Technician, you will be one of the first people to anchor digital fabrication as a core part of our costume creation process, operating alongside a multidisciplinary team of costume craftspeople.
Laser cutters, 3D printers, production files: you transform digital data into one-of-a-kind pieces that come alive on stages around the world. Your curiosity for emerging materials, processes, and technologies will directly shape what becomes possible in our productions and how our entire team creates.
What You'll Do
Must-Haves
Costumes & Props
About Us
We were born from an eclectic troop of performers. Come live the experience of being yourself every day to create the extraordinary.
Today, we are a world leader in live entertainment, captivating audiences in over 60 countries. We are a creative force united by a shared belief in the power of human imagination.
Our Mission
Since 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has been pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation through unforgettable live experiences. Our productions inspire millions of spectators around the world, and our teams bring that magic to life every day.
Today, we are looking for people who are passionate about creating exceptional experiences, solving complex challenges, collaborating across diverse teams, and continuously elevating their expertise.
Join the Cirque adventure and be part of a company where imagination, performance, and innovation come together to create the extraordinary.
The Opportunity
At Cirque du Soleil, the Costume Workshop is where artistry meets engineering and this newly created role sits at the heart of that convergence. As our Digital Workshop Technician, you will be one of the first people to anchor digital fabrication as a core part of our costume creation process, operating alongside a multidisciplinary team of costume craftspeople.
Laser cutters, 3D printers, production files: you transform digital data into one-of-a-kind pieces that come alive on stages around the world. Your curiosity for emerging materials, processes, and technologies will directly shape what becomes possible in our productions and how our entire team creates.
What You'll Do
- Operate laser cutting equipment across a range of materials, working from ready-to-run production files
- Execute 3D printing runs and manage the full fabrication workflow from setup to delivery
- Maintain rigorous digital file documentation and project archives
- Assess material, equipment, and timeline needs for each project
- Collaborate with the Costume Workshop team to continuously improve fabrication methods and optimize equipment use
- Share discoveries and actively build the team's collective knowledge
Must-Haves
- Training or hands-on experience in digital fabrication, industrial design, prototyping, craft arts, or a related field
- Practical experience with digital fabrication equipment (laser cutter, 3D printer)
- Comfort working from pre-prepared or pre-modelled digital files
- A disciplined approach to documenting research processes and results
- Fluency in both French and English (spoken and written)
- Curiosity about emerging technologies and their potential in costume and accessories design
- Interest in exploring fabrication solutions beyond traditional methods
- Experience in live entertainment, stage fashion, or performing arts contexts
- The opportunity to contribute your skills to one of the world's most iconic live entertainment brands
- A creative and collaborative workshop environment where craft and technology meet
- Exposure to unique costume creation processes and world-class artistic productions
- Opportunities to grow your expertise in digital fabrication within an innovative, purpose-driven team
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate laser cutters and 3D printers to fabricate costume pieces from prepared digital files, managing each project from setup through delivery. Maintain project documentation, assess materials and timelines, and collaborate with the Costume Workshop team to improve fabrication methods and share knowledge.
Requirements
Candidates need training or hands-on experience in digital fabrication, industrial design, prototyping, craft arts, or a related field, along with practical experience using laser cutters and 3D printers. They should be comfortable working from prepared digital files, document processes and results carefully, and be fluent in spoken and written French and English.
Skills
- Digital Fabrication
- Laser Cutting
- 3D Printing
- Digital File Management
- Project Documentation
- Material Assessment
- Equipment Assessment
- Production Planning
- Prototyping
- Costume Craft
- Process Improvement
- Equipment Optimization
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- French Fluency
- English Fluency
Benefits
- Creative and collaborative workshop environment
- Opportunities to grow expertise in digital fabrication
- Exposure to costume creation processes and artistic productions
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Categories
- Creative & Media
- Art & Design
- Technology
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Digital Fabrication
- Laser Cutter
- 3D Printer
- Production Files
- Digital Files
- Costume Workshop
- Costume Creation
- Costumes
- Accessories Design
- Industrial Design
- Prototyping
- Craft Arts
- Emerging Materials
- Fabrication Workflow
- Project Archives
- Material Assessment
- Equipment Maintenance
- Production Planning
- Process Improvement
- Live Entertainment
- Stage Fashion
- Performing Arts
- French
- English