Technical Director - Resident Shows Divisionexpired
Cirque du Soleil
United States, Las Vegas
Posted on: Feb. 09, 2024
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Description:
We are looking for a Technical Director to lead the Technical show teams! The Technical Director will bring support to the show’s Company Manager operationally, and to the Sr. Technical Director of Resident Shows Division (RSD) functionally. The main responsibility of the Technical Director is to oversee the daily operations of the Technical teams as well as handle any site-related issues that may arise. The ideal candidate will be extremely organized, self-motivated and tenacious in dealing with a large quantity of daily time critical requests.
The Technical Director will have the opportunity to:
- Manage and coordinate daily operations of the show’s Technical department, including but not limited to: scheduling, coordination, and communication of activities with the Artistic department, Technical Department Supervisors, Company Management and partner facilitators;
- Create annual follow up on budget and reporting, in coordination with the Company Manager and Sr. Director of Production Services including creating annual budgets, monthly result reviews and expense approval prior to committing resources;
- Collaborate with the Sr. Director of Production Services, Department Managers and Company Management to prepare and manage a rolling 5-year CAPEX strategy for the show;
- Collaborate with the Artistic Director, Company Manager, and Production Services to strategize and implement long-term Artistic change requests, special events and capital projects;
- Manage Technical Supervisors; evaluate their performance and support them in evaluating their crew’s performance. Oversee hiring of all Technical staff and manage all disciplinary measures in coordination with the Talent team;
- Establish, maintain and update operational procedures, trainings and standards for the Technical department. Ensure Technical Supervisor has knowledge of compliance of corporate safety, documentation, maintenance, training and inspection practices;
- Collaborate with Sr. Director of Production Services and fellow Technical team leaders to develop strategies, plan and implement practices to ensure the longevity and standardization of technical operations, safety, documentation, maintenance, training and inspection and practices;
- Plan and schedule for regular on-site presence, including during show dark maintenance periods, in conjunction with the Production Services Department Managers;
- Identify crew ascension candidates and actively participate in their development through support training programs as necessary;
- Establish relationship and liaise with partner Proprietors and departments as necessary including Facility Maintenance, Security and Theatre Operations;
- Complete other job-related duties as assigned.
What does it take for this role? The following hard skills are the basics of what’s needed to be successful in this position:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent related work experience;
- At least ten years of previous experience in a technical leadership position on large-scale theatrical productions, touring or special events; previous theatre experience an asset;
- Thorough knowledge of theatrical technologies;
- Solid working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams); Additional knowledge of AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS is beneficial;
- Proven success and demonstrated ability in project management;
- 30-hour OSHA course required if not already holding proof of valid completion;
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills;
- Ability to be a positive motivator and leader for the technical team;
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job including, but not limited to: crouching, kneeling, standing, lifting, sometimes for extended amounts of time; lifting at least 50lbs unassisted, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Full list of essential functions will be sent in the offer
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken;
- 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.
As you can imagine, working with a circus can be quite different from other organizations, and at Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, we embrace these differences loudly with enthusiasm. We realize that one size fits none and invite you to come create your own specialized experience with us to see exactly what we’re talking about, first hand.
Our emotion-provoking shows are just the tip of the iceberg: laced throughout our organization, you will find creative minds who are empowered to use their voices and be themselves, their truest selves. Diversity to us means various perspectives, fresh ideas and continuous improvement of the way we do things. We won’t pretend like we have every answer, that’s why we need you! The employees here are the center of what we do, the voices behind the final product and amazing performances on stage.
When you think of your ideal workplace, what comes to mind? For us, it looks (and really is) like this:
- Teamwork – we thrive with collaborative teams, regardless of titles or departments;
- Respect – when we ask someone to join our team, it’s because we trust and respect you;
- Integrity – whether you work behind-the-scenes or in the office, you’re being counted on. We are a team and integrity goes a long way here, and like we mentioned previously, trust is important;
- Authenticity – we want you to bring your full self to work, this is a place where you don’t need to fit into a box to belong; diverse perspectives foster even more creativity in the workplace. We embrace the human behind the employee number;
- Being heard – you have access to everyone in the organization, use your voice on development questions or suggestions on how to improve the experience. We value open and transparent communication and we want you to be heard!
Come create with us and let us show you what a “circus family” feels like!
Application Deadline:
May 31, 2024
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United States,
Las Vegas
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Portugal, Portugal, Porto
