General Pipeline: Costumer
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- A minimum of 2 years of experience, ideally in the creation of stage costumes;
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
General Pipeline: Costumer
Costumes and Props
Occasional / On Call
We were born from an eclectic troop of performers. Come live the experience of being yourself every day to create the extraordinary.
OUR MISSION
Since 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has been focusing on ever more creative and magical work in order to constantly push the limits of the imagination and surprise spectators! Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our shows and will continue to transcend our upcoming productions around the world.
Today, we have a place for those who have a marked taste for thinking up exceptional products, for ensuring the smooth running of operations, for putting their ingenuity at the service of their team, in addition to contributing to enhancing their expertise and develop practices unique to Cirque du Soleil!
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
The Costumer will be responsible for developing and designing costume items according to the project's technical and artistic specifications. You will work in collaboration with the operations teams to optimize our items and improve their lifespan, while understanding the needs of costume use in a live performance context.
The Costumer Will Be Responsible For
Here Is An Overview
Costumes and Props
Occasional / On Call
We were born from an eclectic troop of performers. Come live the experience of being yourself every day to create the extraordinary.
OUR MISSION
Since 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has been focusing on ever more creative and magical work in order to constantly push the limits of the imagination and surprise spectators! Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our shows and will continue to transcend our upcoming productions around the world.
Today, we have a place for those who have a marked taste for thinking up exceptional products, for ensuring the smooth running of operations, for putting their ingenuity at the service of their team, in addition to contributing to enhancing their expertise and develop practices unique to Cirque du Soleil!
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
The Costumer will be responsible for developing and designing costume items according to the project's technical and artistic specifications. You will work in collaboration with the operations teams to optimize our items and improve their lifespan, while understanding the needs of costume use in a live performance context.
The Costumer Will Be Responsible For
- Designing costume models in compliance with APTO (Artistic, Performance, Technique and Operations) standards;
- Influencing Costume Designers and artists;
- Working closely with various stakeholders on designing costume items;
- Conducting costume fittings with artists;
- Producing and updating technical documentation.
- A DEP in men’s and women’s apparel technology, a DEC in fashion design, theater production, or the equivalent;
- A minimum of 2 years of experience, ideally in the creation of stage costumes;
- Knowledge of garment-making methods;
- In-depth knowledge of various fabrics;
- The ability to adapt to unexpected situations and work as part of a team;
- The ability to manage stress and work under tight deadlines;
- A positive and motivated attitude;
- The ability to work quickly;
- Independence;
- Fluency in French and English.
Here Is An Overview
- An inclusive work mode based on team experience and flexible working hours
- Access to an individual office on the days you come to the Montreal Studio, a stimulating environment that will allow you to put all your creativity to good use
- A culture focused on the development of fair practices and unifying events
- Professional growth focused on high quality projects to propel your career
- A group insurance program, RRSPs and other benefits that we will be happy to present to you
- Personalized support adapted to your professional ambitions: training program, regular check-ins, inter-team contribution.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Design costume items and models that meet artistic, performance, technical, and operational standards, collaborating with designers, artists, and operations teams. Conduct fittings, optimize costumes for live performance and durability, and create and update technical documentation.
Requirements
Requires a diploma in men's and women's apparel technology, a degree in fashion design or theater production, or equivalent education, plus at least two years of experience, ideally creating stage costumes. Candidates should know garment-making methods and fabrics, work quickly and independently under tight deadlines, adapt to unexpected situations, collaborate effectively, and be fluent in French and English.
Skills
- Costume Design
- Garment Making
- Fabric Knowledge
- Costume Fittings
- Technical Documentation
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Stress Management
- Time Management
- Independence
- French Fluency
- English Fluency
Benefits
- Group Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Training Program
- Professional Development
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Creative & Media
- Art & Design
Keywords
- Costume Design
- Stage Costumes
- Garment Making
- Apparel Technology
- Fashion Design
- Theater Production
- Costume Fittings
- Fabric Knowledge
- Live Performance
- Artistic Standards
- Performance Standards
- Technical Standards
- Operations Standards
- Technical Documentation
- Costume Optimization
- Costume Durability
- Artist Collaboration
- Operations Collaboration
- French
- English