Technical Director
Cirque du Soleil Canada Inc
Quebec, QCThis was removed by the employer on 7/5/2017 4:50:00 PM PST
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Technical Director - Hangzhou (18 months)
Temporary position (approximately 18 months)
Expected start date: June 2017
Expected end date: February 2019
(Subject to change)
Please note that there will be a temporary assignment in China for up to 6 months.
Reporting to the Production Manager, the incumbent must plan and manage the production of all technical aspects of a new show to meet all creative and operational requirements according to stated parameters, timetables and budgets. To do so, he or she must ensure a high level of cooperation between all internal and external creative stakeholders.
Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be required to:
- Analyze the feasibility of concepts, ensuring that the technical parameters are well defined and the establishment of issues reflects the established parameters for all technical elements;
- Establish the technical needs for all show elements;
- Establish technical deadlines and schedules for each production element and ensure they are respected;
- Plan and follow up the production of each of the show's technical elements;
- Ensure the production sequence is consistent and all necessary interrelations are appropriately integrated;
- Ensure all stakeholders are well informed of the proceedings of the project's technical aspects and notified on time when difficulties or unexpected situations arise;
- Ensure the technical, technological and set design quality of the show;
- Intervene as needed to resolve difficulties or unexpected situations;
- Oversee the creation of the show's technical documentation;
- Ensure all deliverables meet established parameters;
- Help with the project assessment;
- Help plan and implement the hiring plan for the technical team;
- Plan and manage the work of project managers and draftspersons;
- Ensure relations with suppliers comply with Cirque standards and requirements;
- Supervise the research and development of technical elements;
- Draft documents and contracts for technical projects based on Cirque standards and requirements;
- Ensure communication with the suppliers;
- Ensure the production of the show's technical elements, including proposals, plans and quotes, tenders. production, delivery, testing and adjustments. This includes various stage components, special effects, sound, stage lighting, set design, acrobatic equipment, backstage equipment, musical equipment and any other technical equipment required.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Relevant training in show production;
- Minimum ten years' experience in the technical aspects of show production;
- Proven management experience;
- Experience in an international context;
- Ability to deal with the nature of the creative process;
- Solid experience in project management;
- Ability to supervise and lead a work team;
- Experience writing technical specifications, in procurement processes, and in the installation and use of specialized theatre systems;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Leadership, self-reliance, team spirit, persuasiveness and negotiation skills;
- Ability to make decisions quickly and efficiently;
- Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written;
- Knowledge of the Microsoft Office environment and proficiency using Excel, MS Project and AutoCAD;
- Available to work in China for up to six months.
French version: http://bit.ly/2qU1Jgw