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Cirque du Soleil - Costume Dresser

San Antonio, TX 78227

Posted: 07/14/2023 Employment Type: Temp Job Category: None Job Number: 52283

Job Description

Cirque du Soleil - Bazzar is coming to San Antonio, TX!  

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


We are looking to hire Costume Dressers !

November 5th - December 3rd


Apply Today at www.tmdstaffing.com or call (210) 538-5290 to set up an appointment.


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) is 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.


Schedule:

  • Working Hours: 35-40 Hours per week.
  • Working Days: 5 days a week (Subject to change according to the show schedule)


Perks: 

Cirque du Soleil is the world leader in live entertainment. Join us in creating the unexpected and take your hospitality career to new heights!

  • Experience the magic for yourself! Receive one (1) complimentary ticket to the show upon availability. 
  • Exclusive behind-the-scenes tour.
  • Artistic encounters.
  • 40% off at the Cirque du Soleil merchandise boutique. 
  • And much more!


Apply Online for immediate consideration! To learn more about our positions, please call TMD Staffing San Antonio at (210) 538-5290    


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