Head of Wardrobe (PAW)

This is a Full Time Job

Head of Wardrobe - PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure
Touring Position
Start Date: As soon as possible
End Date: 9/18/2022

The Head Wardrobe assists with the assembly, operation and disassembly in the dressing of performers, repair and maintenance of show costumes, show laundry and other functions related to the production while maintaining the integrity of the artistic concept and adhering to Best Practice Safety Protocols.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
· Actively participate in the setup and tear down of all wardrobe equipment, dressing rooms and costumes pertaining to the wardrobe department and other equipment assigned to the department while directing local crews in the loading and unloading, assembling and disassembling of all associated equipment and costumes.
· Responsible for repairing and maintaining all costumes related to the Wardrobe Department as directed by supervisors and Best Practice Standards.
· Ensure the safety and security of associated wardrobe elements at all times including but not limited to costumes, servo heads, wigs, shoes, performer safety and protective clothing, laundry facilities, etc.
· Responsible for compliance with all Local and VStar Entertainment safety policies and continually seeking to improve efficiency and safety within the Wardrobe department and overall production.
· Responsible for following the rules, regulations and guidelines set forth by VStar Entertainment.
· Performs additional duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
· Related experience, or combination of training and/or education in Wardrobe as it relates to live performances.
· Basic understanding of theatrical terms and directions.
· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
· Ability to understand instructions in oral, written and diagram form in order to apply common sense to troubleshoot and solve problems.
· Recognized as a proven team player with creative problem solving and strong trouble shooting capabilities.
· Ability to travel to Canada and other international locations.
· Knowledge of sewing machines, their uses and different applications.
· Ability to hand sew.
· Understanding of fabrics and specific laundry and dry-cleaning needs of each specific fabric type.
· Experience as a dresser in backstage settings as it relates to a live performance with flying elements.
· Ability to lift over 50 lbs, stand for 2 hours and operate small hand tools.
• Verification of the right to work in the United States for Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, as demonstrated by completion of the Form I-9 upon hire and the submission of acceptable documentation (as noted on the Form I-9) verifying one's identity and work authorization;

• Although not a pre-employment condition, this position requires you to be fully vaccinated. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be considered.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The phrases ''occasionally,'' ''regularly,'' and ''frequently'' correspond to the following definitions: ''Occasionally'' means up to 1/3 of working time, ''regularly'' means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and ''frequently'' means 2/3 and more working time.
While performing the duties and responsibilities of this position:
The employee is occasionally required to walk
Use foot/feet to operate machine.
Climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Reach above shoulders and move from place to place.
Will regularly stand, sit and talk, and listen.
Will frequently use hands to finger, handle or touch.
Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
During the performance of his/her work duties, the incumbent will be required to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and will frequently lift up to 25 pounds such as moving inventory from storage and moving parts in and out of work area.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee works in a production environment and is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment is loud.
The work environment can have dust present at times.

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.