Technical Director - ALIZÉ

Technical Director

Show Support Services

Permanent position

We are currently looking for a Technical Director whose role will be to lead and manage the Show’s Technical Departments. The Technical Director’s main goal is to maintain safe and consistent show operations for all performances and day-to-day operations of the show. Reporting directly to the Company Manager and functionally to the Sr. Director of Production Services in Las Vegas, the Technical Director is responsible, in conjunction with the General Stage Manager, for the management of daily training and staging while supporting the Show Heads of Departments’ (“HODs”) normal tasks and needs, as well as nightly technical show call operations. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with excellent communication skills who can build and develop the technical show teams.

The Technical Director will have the opportunity to:

1. Manage all technical activities and operations on a day-to-day basis in coordination with the General Stage Manager and Venue Facility Engineering; including theatre auxiliary shops and off-site spaces.
2. Work with Senior Management on budget planning and execution. Working with Resident Shows Senior Director on 5 year capital planning and labor budgets.
3. Manage the HODs to ensure consistency of show call operations and quality, as defined by the Sr. Director of Production Services – RSD.
4. Oversee the Assistant Technical Director in all crew scheduling and technical training requirements.
5. Oversee on-going required training for the technical department, as directed by Cirque’s Talent, Health and Safety departments.
6. Support Marketing and Public relations by managing and scheduling all technical requirements for special events or show appearances on and off site.
7. Support the Production Services teams in maintaining documentation of all modifications made to the site and show equipment, including all capital improvements.
8. Oversee and participate in the preventive maintenance and inspection program, as established by the Production Department – RSD and ensure compliancy by show heads of departments.
9. Collaborate with Company Management to ensure nightly management coverage for performances, include managing schedule of Assistant Technical Director.
10. Coordinate and oversee crew operations over all show specific dark periods.
11. Follow up on time keeping and reporting, including payroll verification for local crew, if needed.
12. Follow up on scheduling building maintenance follow-up on issues to be corrected by Venue Facility Engineering.
13. Support the hiring of the technical staff, in coordination with the Production Services Department and with union affiliates, as applicable.
14. Complete all other job-related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

1. Fluent in German and English.
2. At least ten years of previous experience in a technical management position on large-scale theatrical productions, touring or special events; previous Touring experience an asset.
3. Proven success and demonstrated ability in project management.
4. Working knowledge of Microsoft applications for Windows; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, Microsoft TEAMS.
5. Thorough knowledge of theatrical technologies.
6. 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.; Full list of essential functions will be sent in the offer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
7. A Bühnenmeister certification is a considerable asset.
8. A Beleuchtungsmeister certification is an asset.
9. Verification of the right to work in Germany for Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group.

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:

1. Teamwork – we thrive with collaborative teams, regardless of titles or departments.
2. Respect – when we ask someone to join our team, it’s because we trust and respect you.
3. Integrity – whether you work behind-the-scenes or in the office, you’re being counted on. We are a team and integrity go a long way here, and like we mentioned previously, trust is important.
4. 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.
5. 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!

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.