General Pipeline: Costumer

Job summary

The Costumer is responsible for designing and developing costume items according to technical and artistic specifications. This includes conducting fittings with artists and collaborating with operations teams to optimize item lifespan for live performances.

Job details

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 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. The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications: 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. 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.

What you’ll do

The Costumer is responsible for designing and developing costume items according to technical and artistic specifications. This includes conducting fittings with artists and collaborating with operations teams to optimize item lifespan for live performances.

Requirements

Candidates need a DEP in apparel technology, a DEC in fashion design or theater production, or an equivalent qualification. A minimum of 2 years of experience in stage costume creation and fluency in both French and English are required.

Benefits

• Inclusive Work Mode • Flexible Working Hours • Individual Office • Group Insurance Program • RRSPs • Training Program • Regular Check-ins

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Costume Design
• Garment-making
• Fabric Knowledge
• Technical Documentation
• Costume Fitting
• Pattern Making
• Stage Costume Creation
• Teamwork
• Stress Management
• English Fluency
• French Fluency

Job areas

• Art & Design
• Creative & Media
• Trades