Wardrobe Technician

Posted Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM

Now Hiring extraordinary individuals to work with one of our major clients,
Cirque du Soleil in New York, NY! Cirque du Soleil is a major Quebec-based organization providing high-quality artistic entertainment.

If you're seeking work opportunities in the food & beverage, hospitality, guest services and onsite operations for events, check out the opportunities and come join us.

Job Title: Wardrobe Technician

Event Dates:

• February 28th – April 27th

• Perform minor to moderately difficult repairs of costumes and costume-related items;
• Be comfortable with both hand and machine sewing projects as well as using a serger;
• Be experienced with repairs on stretch wear;
• Relay any information about costume problems or needed maintenance to wardrobe team;
• Assist the wardrobe team with organizational duties as needed;
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Head of wardrobe;
• Maintain all costumes by doing laundry, ironing and some pre-sets for nightly performances;
• Check the artists dressing spaces for required items;
• Put away costumes, headpieces and shoes in dressing rooms;

• A minimum of two years' professional experience working as a stitcher;
• Excellent oral communication skills in english strong interpersonal skills and a team player mentality;
• Professional demeanor and pride in your work;
• Ability to stand stretch bend reach and kneel for prolonged periods of time ability to work under pressure;
• Must be at least 18 years of age;
• Must be available to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work in wet areas and with cleaning solutions;
• Ability to withstand exposure to noise dust smoke and other indoor environmental factors;
• Preferably able to obtain a certificate of fitness for temporary indoor/outdoor place of assembly safety personnel f-04 - preferred.

• This job may require extended periods of walking standing bending lifting twisting and kneeling for up to 8 hours.