Lighting Designer

About the role

ICDT! is a youth-focused performing arts center dedicated to creating inclusive, high-quality theatre experiences for young performers and our community. We value collaboration, creativity, and hands-on learning, and we strive to create a safe, supportive environment both onstage and behind the scenes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director to understand and support the artistic vision of the production.
• Develop a comprehensive lighting design, including color palettes, cue structure, and visual storytelling elements.
• Create lighting plots, paperwork, and cue sheets/marked script as required.
• Attend production meetings and design discussions if needed.
• Lead & assist with hang and focus.
• Program lighting cues and sequences.
• Attend technical rehearsals to refine and adjust cues.
• Ensure lighting supports visibility, mood, pacing, and transitions.
• Troubleshoot lighting issues in collaboration with the Director.
• Maintain professional communication with production staff.
• Audit design as needed to accommodate venue or technical constraints.
• Ensure all lighting practices follow safety standards.

Requirements

• Experience designing lighting for theatrical productions.
• Knowledge of lighting equipment, consoles, and programming.
• Ability to read scripts and translate narrative into visual design.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently during tech week under time constraints.

Qualifications

• Required: Experience designing lighting for theatrical productions.
• Knowledge of lighting equipment, consoles, and programming.
• Ability to read scripts and translate narrative into visual design.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently during tech week under time constraints.
• PREFERRED: Experience working in youth or educational theatre settings.
• Familiarity with LED fixtures, intelligent lighting, and modern control systems.
• Basic knowledge of electrical safety and rigging practices.

Schedule & Commitment

This is a contracted position for our production of The Drowsy Chaperone. Attendance is required for production meetings (as scheduled), hang/focus, technical rehearsals, and performances. Tech rehearsals/performances take place from April 26-May 10.

Pay

Pay Rate: $850-$1000, commensurate with experience