General Pipeline: Cutter
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- A minimum of 2 years' experience, ideally in stage costume making;
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
General Pipeline: Cutter
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
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
- Carry out material preparation, fabric cutting, gluing of costume parts and various technical tests according to allotted time;
- Identify and resolve technical problems related to costume cutting and assembly, and suggest improvements;
- Write and correct technical documents in accordance with established standards;
- Apply Cirque cutting and quality procedures and standards to ensure costume conformity;
- Effectively use the SAP system to manage costume production data and facilitate the follow-up process;
- Perform self-evaluation of the quality of your work;
- Participate in tasks in other areas as required.
- DEP in menswear and womenswear, DEC in fashion design, theatrical production or equivalent;
- A minimum of 2 years' experience, ideally in stage costume making;
- Knowledge of tailoring techniques;
- Basic knowledge of patterns;
- In-depth knowledge of different fabrics;
- Ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances and to work as part of a team;
- Ability to manage stress and work to tight deadlines;
- A positive and motivated attitude;
- A quick turnaround time;
- Autonomy, commitment and vision;
- Fluency in French and English.
- 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
Prepare materials, cut fabrics, assemble and glue costume components, and conduct technical tests while meeting production timelines. Resolve technical issues, maintain documentation and quality standards, manage production data in SAP, and assist in other areas as needed.
Requirements
Requires a DEP in menswear and womenswear, a DEC in fashion design or theatrical production, or equivalent, plus at least two years of experience, ideally in stage costume making. Candidates should know tailoring, patterns, and fabrics, and be adaptable, collaborative, autonomous, motivated, and able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Skills
- Fabric Cutting
- Costume Construction
- Tailoring Techniques
- Pattern Knowledge
- Fabric Knowledge
- Material Preparation
- Costume Assembly
- Technical Testing
- Problem Solving
- Technical Documentation
- Quality Control
- SAP
- Teamwork
- Stress Management
- Time Management
- Adaptability
Benefits
- Group Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Training Program
- Professional Development
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Art & Design
- Creative & Media
- Trades
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Costume Production
- Stage Costumes
- Costume Cutting
- Fabric Cutting
- Material Preparation
- Costume Assembly
- Tailoring
- Pattern Making
- Fabric Knowledge
- Technical Testing
- Technical Problem Solving
- Technical Documentation
- Quality Standards
- Quality Control
- SAP
- Production Data Management
- Fashion Design
- Theatrical Production
- Menswear
- Womenswear