Lighting Designer / Operator

About the role

The Lighting Designer / Operator is responsible for managing and operating lighting systems in various venues, ensuring that all shows are visually engaging and technically sound.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for programming and operating ETC Eos Ti, Eos Ion, and/or Hog4-18 lighting consoles for shows.
• Supervise all touring electricians.
• Hang, focus, and program lighting equipment as required by the various events.
• Inspect, monitor, and evaluate all lighting equipment to determine effectiveness and general usage.
• Advise management on improvements needed and recommend purchases when necessary.
• Work with tour lighting designers to patch and connect to house sACN network.
• Work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Perform additional stage-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Lighting Design preferred.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in a venue.
• Advanced working knowledge of theater lighting practices and principles.
• Programming experience on ETC EOS family of consoles.
• Additional programming experience on Hog4 software preferred.
• Proficiency in ETC Net3 Concert.
• Understanding of addressing and patching conventional and automated fixtures.
• Ability to confidently program a large-scale lighting rig with approximately 50 moving heads and over 100 fixed units.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills; ability to work independently and as a member of the team.
• Ability to work flexible hours based on events, including daytime, evening, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Net3 Concert.
• Additional knowledge of EOS Paradigm preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work at heights or from a man lift.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work flexible hours based on events, including daytime, evening, weekends and holidays as needed.

Physical Demands

• Must have the physical ability to maneuver around all areas of the facility at times walking and/or standing up to 8-10 hours daily.
• Must be able to hear and speak to use a two-way radio.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work at heights or from a man lift.