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.