Chef.fe de département, gréeur – LUDO | Head of Department, Rigging – LUDO

Head Of Department, Rigging – LUDO

Acrobatic Rigging

Permanent Position

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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.

Our partner, Grupo Vidanta, the leading developer and operator of world-class vacation destinations, luxury resort hotel brands, golf courses, theme parks, and spectacular entertainment centers in Mexico and Latin America, is currently offering career opportunities in Nuevo Nayarit-Vallarta for its second Cirque du Soleil resident show to include a dining experience as part of the performance.

If you are hired for this position, you will be an employee of our partner, Grupo Vidanta. This means that you will be on their company payroll and will comply with their employment policies. So do not wait any longer and join the team! You will meet ambitious people and people passionate about the world of entertainment!

Your mission

Reporting directly to the Technical Director, you will be responsible for leading the Acrobatic Rigging team, overseeing all rigging staff, equipment, operations and maintenance of the production. You establish and maintain the safe and consistent operation of all production rigging elements for every performance, coordinating, scheduling, and planning of all departmental activities to ensure the quality of the show and a safe work environment.

Main responsibilities

General

• Manage and supervise all aspects of the rigging department and its team;

• Act as the lead rigger during all rehearsals and performances;

• Work with the artistic department and stage management to support their needs during rehearsals, training and performances;

• Maintain a safe working environment at all times by enforcing and conforming to established safety policies and procedures, including fall-protection protocols, use of personal protective equipment, safe handling of tools, and the promotion of a safety culture;

• Ensure all departmental personnel adhere to and enforce company and departmental policies;

• Oversee the development and implementation of preventative maintenance routines and inspections for all acrobatic rigging equipment; ensure all routines and inspections are appropriately documented;

• Ensure all departmental designs, equipment, systems, functions, procedures, show tracks, maintenance and inspection logs, and special projects are properly documented using standard tools; document the show evolution as needed;

• Manage the administrative aspects of the department by participating in the hiring of new employees, completing staff performance evaluations, coordinating schedules including vacations and timesheets, and ensuring parts and supplies are stocked to meet ongoing show needs;

• Always ensure the safety and security of all acrobatic rigging equipment;

• Attend all relevant departmental and cross-departmental meetings;

• Carry out any other tasks required for the seamless and safe operation of the show.

Project management

• Plan, manage and follow up on assigned projects, ensuring they meet artistic and technical needs as well as established standards, deadlines and budgets;

• Seek out, order or purchase new or replacement rigging equipment in accordance with the company's procurement policies;

• Elaborate lists and layout of rigging systems and equipment under your responsibility;

• In collaboration with the Technical Director, keep equipment archives, stock lists and technical documentation up to date;

• In collaboration with the Technical Director, establish budget estimations, coordinate budget forecasts and manage costs;

• Research and propose rigging techniques, equipment, materials or new methods that can optimise the results of projects or resolve problems;

• Use the tools and procedures provided to manage inventory and equipment data;

• Establish emergency procedures for show systems and situations with technical management, stage management and the rest of the technical team; ensure all artists, technicians and staff are familiar with and trained on all pertinent procedures and equipment;

• Collect, draft and distribute final documentation and obtain final approval.

Skills and knowledge

• Ability to deal with unexpected situations and work well under pressure;

• Strong team spirit and collaborative mindset;

• Advanced technical knowledge of acrobatic and theatrical rigging equipment and systems;

• Extensive experience working directly with live acrobatic performers in a professional show environment;

• Proven experience in personnel management and leadership;

• In-depth knowledge of international safety standards (OSHA or equivalent), work-at-heights techniques and fall-protection equipment;

• Good communication skills and ability to…