What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Department, Wardrobe – Mystère (Treasure Island) position at Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group?
*** Le poste étant situé aux États-Unis, la description de poste est disponible uniquement en anglais. ***
*** As this position in based in the United States, the job description is available in English only. ***
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Head of Department, Wardrobe – Mystère (Treasure Island)
Costumes and Props
Full-Time Position
Please note: This is a hotel position and to be considered for this role, you must apply on Treasure Island's website using this link.
Description
Specific Job Functions:
• Supervise and delegate responsibility to staff of the wardrobe department.
• Coordinate the wardrobe crew working on maintenance, rehearsals, artist training and perfect performance cue tracks.
• Preserve the ongoing long term ‘opening night’ quality and artistic integrity of the production.
• Coordinate scheduling and training of staff as required.
• Annual forecast and budgeting of costume needs as required by production.
• Be available and flexible for work schedules, work calls, training, maintenance and performances.
• Ensure the artistic integrity of the costumes in keeping with the intent of the costume designer.
• Coordinate special projects including the research, purchase and installation of specialty wardrobe related items.
• Prioritize and assign maintenance and inspection of wardrobe gear, costumes, giants, head pieces, shoes, crafts, and related accessories on a regular schedule to insure thorough, timely scrutiny of all costumes and costume related equipment within the wardrobe area.
• Work closely with artistic directors, the costume designer and stage management in supporting their needs during rehearsals and performances.
• Insure that costumes, equipment and supplies are stocked in sufficient quantity to insure the ongoing needs of the production.
• Maintain safety procedures for staff by enforcing fall protection protocols, the use of personal protective gear, safe tool handling, and respirator use.
• Insure wardrobe department documentation is current and formally recorded to preserve the original intention of the designers.
• Be responsible for the efficient management of labor and material expenses in the wardrobe department within parameters set by production management.
• Document all show cue changes and keep a log of all maintenance and regular inspections.
• Assist with the establishment of standard operating procedures and lead the department by conforming to and improving these procedures.
• Insure regular, respectful and clear communication with other department heads, stage management, and production management.
• Coordinate the administrative needs of the department including: purchasing paperwork, disciplinary matters, vacation requests, daily payroll time sheets for staff, labor and material estimations and specifications for production management, etc.
• Responsible for insuring all outside events are staffed and coordinated properly so that each event is successful and professional. While insuring Mystère’s show quality.
• Participate on all company required training classes including OSHA 30, fall protection, heart saver, lock out, and tag out.
• Assist with the load in, performance and load out of all events inside the Treasure Island Show Room and Mystère Theater.
• Participate in emergency procedure training and practices.
• All other duties as assigned by the technical director and operations production manager.
Qualifications:
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a head of wardrobe in the field of live stage performance preferred.
• Experience in running a wardrobe department with large scale productions preferred.
• Must be proficient in the operation and repair of all wardrobe related equipment preferred.
• High school diploma required.
• Adept at coordinating a technical staff in areas of rehearsals, maintenance and show cues preferred.
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin or ancestry.
