Senior Advisor, Artistic Performance – Resident Shows

***Le poste étant situé aux États-Unis, la description de poste est disponible uniquement en anglais.***

***As this position in based in the United States, the job description is available in English only.***

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Senior Advisor, Artistic Performance - Resident Show Division

Full-Time Position

The Senior Advisor, Artistic Performance is responsible for the nightly artistic delivery of the show, creating a positive and supportive environment within the entire team. This position will work alongside the show management and technical teams to ensure the quality of artistic performance and will lead notes sessions with Artists, both individually and in group settings. This position provides daily support and requires night, and weekend commitments.

The Senior Advisor, Artistic Performance will have the opportunity to:

-          Support Artistic and show leadership with casting and selection of new Artists; Integrate and re-integrate new or existing Artists into the show;

-          Consistently evaluate Artist performance by watching the show, creating positive and constructive environment that fosters feedback that provides growth opportunities, in collaboration with leadership teams;

-          Work closely with show leadership to ensure projects have the right teams assigned, considering both the project needs and the career development of the Artists;

-          Assess any capacity and utilization challenges across your Artist teams to proactively problem solve any issues, and encourage positive communication between you and the Artists with an open-door policy;

-          Lead daily and weekly Artistic team meetings, including but not limited to Tapis Rouge, team meetings with Performance Medicine, Coaching and the Artistic teams;

-          Work with Artistic leadership, Human Performance and Technical teams to elevate acrobatic performance;

-          Under the guidance of Artistic and show leadership, conduct annual performance review meetings with Artists, identifying top talent and growth opportunities;                                                                                     

-          Work with Heads of Departments, Production, Training and other Talent Managers to develop training plans for upcoming show needs and ongoing departmental talent development;                                                                      

-          Plan schedules with Stage Management and other necessary teams to prepare schedules including finding covers/understudies, back-up acts, training or anything related to the Artistic Performance needs;

-          Complete other job-related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

-          Previous experience performing on stage in a Cirque du Soleil show;

-          Ability to solve practical problems and interpret diverse instructions delivered in a variety of formats;

-          Self-motivated, resourceful and able to work independently;

-          Working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word and Outlook);

-          If selected at "O", one must be able to pass a swim test;

-          Fluent in English, both written and spoken;

-          Availability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays; 

-          Ability to travel as needed, sometimes internationally;

-          Verification of the right to work in the United States for Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, as demonstrated by completion of the Form I-9 upon hire and the submission of acceptable documentation (as noted on the Form I-9) verifying one’s identity and work authorization.

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.