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Insomniac - Seasonal Lighting Crew Manager, Elevated Experiences (Various Locations)

Live Nation Entertainment · San Bernardino, CA · 4 days ago
Management$28–$30/hrPart-time

About the Role

Insomniac is looking for a Lighting Manager, Elevated Experiences. This position will report to the Director of Elevated Experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the lighting team, including technicians and support staff.
  • Collaborate closely with the Production Designer to develop and execute lighting concepts aligned with festival brand standards.
  • Create and advance lighting plots for each event.
  • Oversee pre-production planning, including advancing, equipment planning, and documentation.
  • Source, order, and manage rental lighting equipment for each event.
  • Negotiate and confirm vendor quotes and basic contract terms.
  • Oversee all phases of lighting operations: pre-production, onsite execution, and post-production.
  • Coordinate lighting load-in, setup, programming, testing, show operation, and strike.
  • Program and troubleshoot DMX-based lighting systems as needed.
  • Partner with the BOH Manager to create and advance accurate power plots.
  • Work alongside the Director of Elevated Experiences to track costs and remain within approved budgets.
  • Communicate proactively with internal teams and vendors to ensure smooth execution.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in lighting design and management for large-scale live events or festivals.
  • Strong technical knowledge of lighting systems, control protocols, and power requirements.
  • Experience leading crews and managing vendors in fast-paced environments.
  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing onsite conditions.
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides) and Airtable.

Work Environment

  • Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments.
  • May work in drastic temperature climates.
  • Must be willing to frequently travel to work events during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines.

Pay

Hiring Salary Range: $28.00-$30.00 an hour.

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