Remote Assistant Head of Lighting

Summary

The job is for an Assistant Head of Lighting position in Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group's KURIOS show. The role involves supporting the Head of Lighting in all aspects of lighting operations, maintaining the artistic integrity of the lighting design, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Requirements

• Follow all Cirque du Soleil (CDS) and regional Health & Safety standards, regulations, and procedures in the execution of all lighting related activities
• Maintain, update, and implement any relevant documentation including: light plots, inventory, focus notation, cue sheets, system specifications, load plans, technical drawings, maintenance logs, budget tracking, and customs documentation with the Head of Lighting
• Participate in a regular rotation of show and rehearsal duties at the lighting console, tracking system, and on deck as a stage hand
• Contribute to all regular and incidental inspections, maintenance, repairs, and long-term upgrades of the lighting equipment
• With the Head of Lighting, oversee and execute all transfer operations including: equipment strike & installation, transport loading, interdepartmental assistance, lighting focus and program validation in accordance with the lighting design, and acrobatic policies
• Follow the requirements detailed for customs and logistics with regards to the transport of material of touring productions
• A minimum of four years' experience as a lighting technician
• Working Technical knowledge of lighting equipment including: Grand MA Series 2-3 lighting consoles, Tracking system, moving lights & LED fixtures
• Knowledge & competent ability to carry out both basic & advanced maintenance & repairs of moving lights
• Ability to work high above the ground (climbing abilities essential)
• Knowledge of Microsoft software for Windows
• Fluency in spoken and written English essential
• Available to tour full time and to work in foreign countries

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Lighting in all aspects of lighting operations including: leadership, performances, rehearsals, training, maintenance, administration, and transfer operations
• Deputize for the Head of Lighting, replace the Head of Lighting in his absence
• Maintain the artistic integrity of the lighting design in collaboration with the Head of Lighting

Preferred Qualifications

• Personnel management experience
• Good communication skills and a collaborative spirit
• Ability to handle contingencies and work well under pressure
• Post-Secondary accreditation in live entertainment, theatre production, electrical disciplines (or equivalent work experience)