Cirque du Soleil - Costume Dresser - TMD Staffing

Job Order #54605

Branch: 49 - Northwest Houston, TX

Cirque du Soleil ECHO is coming to Houston, Texas! (77064)

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

Apply at www.tmdstaffing.com or text/call (713) 290-0090 for more details. 

Job Title: Costume Dresser

Duration of the Show: February 5, 2025 – March 23, 2025

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

Primary Responsibilities

• Presetting 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 wash and machine wash).
• Daily inspection 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 (3) 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 are 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/33 lbs
• 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 WITH TMD STAFFING

For more information about our positions, please give TMD Staffing’s Northwest Houston office a call at 713-290-0090. Apply online (www.tmdstaffing.com) or email your resume to tmd49@texasmgmt.com for immediate consideration. 

WHO IS TMD STAFFING?

TMD Staffing is a trusted provider of staffing and recruiting services in Texas and Maryland for over 30 years. Our team works closely with job seekers to help them identify and land the right jobs for them. With TMD Staffing, you can get your foot in the door at top employers and choose from temporary, temporary-to-hire, and direct-hire jobs. Whether your goal is immediate income or a long-term career strategy, our experts are here to assist.

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