What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Wardrobe - Cirque Du Soleil position at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino?
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.
- 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.
