Cirque du Soleil Kooza is coming to Houston!

If you are looking to make money while having fun, APPLY TODAY!

January 24 - March 5

Apply at www.tmdstaffing.com or call 713-290-0090 for more details. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Pre-setting all costumes and props backstage during show call according to daily cast changes;
• Running cue track and assisting artists with dressing and quick changes;
• Being prepared to quickly answer requests in English coming from artists, wardrobe staff or technical staff under stressful circumstances;
• Maintaining integrity and safety of all costumes and costume accessories (this includes emergency repairs, alteration work and mending work);
• Daily washing of costumes (this includes hand washing and machine washing);
• Daily inspecting of all costumes for holes, tears or stains;
• Maintaining a clean and secure work environment (this includes weekly cleaning of backstage dressing areas and all other wardrobe spaces);
• Helping with the set-up and tear-down of the wardrobe department, dressing rooms, laundry room and stock room;
• Carrying out all other wardrobe projects and tasks assigned by HOW.

The ideal candidate will:

• A minimum of three years of experience as a professional costume dresser with experience in costume repairs on large-scale stage productions;
• Fluency in English (ability to read and speak) essential;
• Ability to communicate directly with artists daily in a calm and professional manner;
• Good health and good eye-sight necessary;
• Being comfortable working in dark confined spaces for long periods of time;
• Being comfortable working under pressure in a stressful and ever-changing environment;
• Ability to use domestic as well as industrial sewing machines and ability to hand stitch;
• Ability to lift and carry weights up to 15kg;
• Wearing black clothing (long sleeves, long pants, flat shoes) while on duty;
• Being available to work 6 days a week for a total average of 45 hours a week;
• Being committed to the whole city run;
• Ability to kneel frequently;
• Ability to climb up and down stairs with heavy laundry baskets.

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