Full-Time position

We are currently looking for an Assistant Technical Director whose role will be to work in conjunction with the Show Technical Director to lead and manage the Show’s Technical Departments. The Assistant Technical Director’s main goal is to maintain safe and consistent show operations for all performances and day-to-day operations of the show, including daily training and staging while supporting the normal tasks and needs of the technical team, 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 Assistant Technical Director Will

• Support the Technical Director in day-to-day operations; Oversee technical operations (sound, lighting, set, rigging, automation, projections, etc.);
• Assist Technical Director with departmental budget, ordering and receiving of goods needed for operations;
• Manage Departmental Leads and oversee weekly scheduling of all department crew;
• Assist the Technical Director and Production Services in the development and implementation of preventative maintenance routines and inspections – particularly Life Safety and Show Critical;
• Ensure all maintenance and inspection records are kept in compliance with Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group established policies and standards;
• Work with technical management to establish and maintain training and backup plans to ensure continuity of performance operations of the department in the event of unexpected failure of a system, component or piece of equipment;
• Contribute to integrating, training and developing team members including being an instructor for Health and Safety courses;
• Work closely with the Technical Director on all HR related issues to include Talent Dialogues, Coaching and Progressive Discipline;
• Conduct staff performance reviews and assisting with hiring of new employees;
• With the Technical Director, coordinate special projects, including the research, purchase and installation of specialty technical related items both for show applications and for needs of the showroom and other stage departments as required; Maintain a flexible schedule for work calls, special events, rehearsals, training, maintenance and evening show performances;
• Ensure equipment and supplies are stocked in sufficient quantity to ensure the on-going needs of the production;
• Address any work injuries that occur during the shift;
• Adhere to and actively promote all applicable German occupational safety and health regulations, including DGUV standards, the Arbeitsschutzgesetz (ArbSchG), and industry-specific guidelines, to ensure the safe operation of all technical and performance-related elements of the production; participate in all required health and safety classes and emergency rescue procedure training;
• Contribute to a safe and positive working environment at all times by adhering to and following all Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group standards, values, policies and regulations pertaining to safety using equipment and established working methods;
• Assist other departments when necessary for cross-departmental support;
• Complete all other job-related duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following Qualifications

• At least five years of previous experience in a technical management position on large-scale theatrical productions, touring or special events;
• Working knowledge of theatrical technologies;
• Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships, by developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time;
• Professional appearance and demeanor;
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook);
• Strong mechanical drafting skills, knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks is an asset;
• Previous experience working with maintenance programs;
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and schematics
• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Availability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays;
• Ability to operate or train to operate various lifts and heavy equipment like forklifts;
• A Bühnenmeister certification is a considerable asset;
• A Beleuchtungsmeister certification is an asset;
• 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;
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken; with an international cast the operational language will be English;
• 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, firsthand.

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!

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.