General Pipeline: Hat Maker

Montreal, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 26, 2026
Experience: 8 to 10 years of experience in millinery, sewing, plastic arts or the equivalent;
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 11, 2026

Original job description

General Pipeline: Hat Maker

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!

The Hat Maker Will Be Responsible For

Carry out all the steps of assembly and manufacturing of hats according to the allocated deadlines and propose technical improvements if necessary;
Make the technical and artistic adjustments requested;
Interpret, create and modify custom hat patterns;
Carry out fittings with the artists in collaboration with the various stakeholders;
Gather the information necessary for the development of technical documents; write them and update the procedures to be followed, ensuring their accuracy;
Perform the self-assessment of the quality of his work and have it validated as needed by the resource person;
Apply CDS manufacturing and quality procedures and standards;
Provide operational and technical support to show teams and external partners to ensure the quality of deliverables, in collaboration with the support team;
Participate in research and development activities as well as in the simplification of hats;
Assist in making wigs as needed;
Participate in the creation of prototypes from an idea, an image or a sketch, taking into account the constraints in an artistic and acrobatic performance context;
Assess tool and material needs, and place orders;

YOUR UNIQUE EXPERTISE

DEC in visual arts, fashion design, clothing making, millinery or equivalent;
8 to 10 years of experience in millinery, sewing, plastic arts or the equivalent;
Mastery of different millinery techniques;
Knowledge of SAP, Gérico, ADN and Cosmos. Optitex an asset;
Ability to work in 3 dimensions with dexterity and speed;
Ability to perform work requiring a certain amount of physical effort with meticulousness and precision;
Ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment through openness and mastery of different techniques and to work within tight deadlines;
Ability to adapt to the unexpected and to work in a team;
Ability to work with certain hazardous materials, non-traditional materials or tools;
Autonomy, sense of organization, flexibility and resourcefulness;
Fluency in French and English, both oral and written;

To keep pace with the creation, production and distribution of our products, our employer proposal is unique.

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.

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace. Proud ambassador of equality in employment, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origins, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation and any other characteristic. Neutral and inclusive writing is now preferred for all new job postings.

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Responsibilities

Create, assemble, modify, and fit custom hats, including developing patterns and prototypes while meeting artistic, technical, and performance requirements. Maintain quality and technical documentation, support show teams and external partners, contribute to research and development, and assess and order tools and materials.

Requirements

Requires a DEC in visual arts, fashion design, clothing making, millinery, or an equivalent qualification, plus 8 to 10 years of relevant experience. Candidates should master millinery techniques, be proficient in French and English, and demonstrate dexterity, precision, adaptability, organization, and teamwork; knowledge of SAP, Gérico, ADN, and Cosmos is requested, with Optitex considered an asset.

Skills

Millinery
Hat Pattern Making
Hat Assembly And Manufacturing
Sewing
Costume Design
Prototype Development
Fittings
Technical Documentation
Quality Control
Research And Development
Wig Making
Three-Dimensional Work
Material And Tool Assessment
Teamwork
French
English

Benefits

Group Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan
Training Program
Flexible Working Hours

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Millinery
Hat Making
Costumes
Props
Hat Pattern Making
Sewing
Visual Arts
Fashion Design
Clothing Making
Plastic Arts
Fittings
Prototype Development
Technical Documentation
Quality Standards
Research And Development
Wig Making
Three-Dimensional Work
Hazardous Materials
SAP
Gérico
ADN
Cosmos
Optitex
Show Production
Acrobatic Performance

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