Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group
Artistic Director
Permanent/Full-Time Position
Reporting to the Company Manager, the Artistic Director embodies the creative and operational essence of the assigned shows. The role focuses on mentoring, maintaining, and elevating the artistic quality, ensuring seamless integration of priorities and fostering a collaborative artistic culture.
Responsibilities
Ensure consistency in artistic quality and drive innovation.
Ensure the show meets and maintains high artistic and performance standards, as established during creation, including staging, choreography, cues, musical score, costumes, make‑up, lighting, and sound design.
Share best practices, foster cross‑functional collaboration, and ensure synergy between the artistic functions of all shows.
Provide creative direction and make recommendations to the Company Manager and Senior Director of Show Quality for artistic and acrobatic adjustments as needed.
Directly manage core artistic functions, including performers, coaches, and performance medicine, for the assigned shows.
Guide decision‑making related to performance management of artists, in collaboration with the show’s Company Manager.
Partner with the Company Manager on artist contract‑renewals and the annual salary review.
Responsible for all casting needs.
Oversee the integration of new performers and acts, and all creative elements into the shows.
Oversee rehearsals, performance training ensuring alignment with artistic priorities.
Collaborate with other functions to balance artistic and operational needs.
Promote a positive, inclusive, and creative working environment for performers and staff, encouraging innovation and professional growth.
Model the principles of co‑leadership, fostering collaboration and shared accountability.
Manage the artistic budget, ensuring resources are used efficiently to maintain artistic excellence.
Respond to emergencies and support operational adjustments as needed.
Requirements
College diploma in drama, dance, acrobatics, or a related artistic/production field OR equivalent relevant work experience.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in live show entertainment for large‑scale productions, with exposure to automation and aerial cues.
Strong leadership experience managing performers and artistic disciplines, including administrative processes.
Past on‑stage experience as a performer (preferred) and experience in dance or choreography (strong asset).
Proven ability to align artistic and operational priorities in a dynamic environment.
Multicultural experience and sensitivity; fluency in spoken and written English (additional languages are an asset).
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor others.
Knowledge of Microsoft applications in a Windows environment.
Availability weekdays, weekends, evenings and U.S. holidays.
Company Culture
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.
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!
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.
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Reporting to the Company Manager, the Artistic Director embodies the creative and operational essence of the assigned shows. The role focuses on mentoring, maintaining, and elevating the artistic quality, ensuring seamless integration of priorities and fostering a collaborative artistic culture.
Responsibilities
Ensure consistency in artistic quality and drive innovation.
Ensure the show meets and maintains high artistic and performance standards, as established during creation, including staging, choreography, cues, musical score, costumes, make‑up, lighting, and sound design.
Share best practices, foster cross‑functional collaboration, and ensure synergy between the artistic functions of all shows.
Provide creative direction and make recommendations to the Company Manager and Senior Director of Show Quality for artistic and acrobatic adjustments as needed.
Directly manage core artistic functions, including performers, coaches, and performance medicine, for the assigned shows.
Guide decision‑making related to performance management of artists, in collaboration with the show’s Company Manager.
Partner with the Company Manager on artist contract‑renewals and the annual salary review.
Responsible for all casting needs.
Oversee the integration of new performers and acts, and all creative elements into the shows.
Oversee rehearsals, performance training ensuring alignment with artistic priorities.
Collaborate with other functions to balance artistic and operational needs.
Promote a positive, inclusive, and creative working environment for performers and staff, encouraging innovation and professional growth.
Model the principles of co‑leadership, fostering collaboration and shared accountability.
Manage the artistic budget, ensuring resources are used efficiently to maintain artistic excellence.
Respond to emergencies and support operational adjustments as needed.
Requirements
College diploma in drama, dance, acrobatics, or a related artistic/production field OR equivalent relevant work experience.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in live show entertainment for large‑scale productions, with exposure to automation and aerial cues.
Strong leadership experience managing performers and artistic disciplines, including administrative processes.
Past on‑stage experience as a performer (preferred) and experience in dance or choreography (strong asset).
Proven ability to align artistic and operational priorities in a dynamic environment.
Multicultural experience and sensitivity; fluency in spoken and written English (additional languages are an asset).
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor others.
Knowledge of Microsoft applications in a Windows environment.
Availability weekdays, weekends, evenings and U.S. holidays.
Company Culture
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.
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!
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.
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