Lighting Director - The Dome by Rutter Mills

About the role

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year.

The Lighting Director brings artistry, technical expertise, and showtime energy to a team that produces unforgettable live experiences. As a Lighting Director, you’ll play a key role in shaping the visual impact of the shows and private events our venue hosts. From load-in to load-out, you’ll ensure every performance shines. This role thrives in fast-paced environments, creative problem solving, and hands-on production for live events.

We look for candidates who are passionate and motivated, driven with an entrepreneurial spirit, resourceful, innovative, forward thinking, and committed.

Responsibilities

• Welcome touring crews and ensure seamless show execution
• Execute the load-in of band gear, lighting rigs, and lighting rental equipment
• Set up and break down lighting systems and event-related lighting equipment
• Operate and program Lighting Consoles
• Create and distribute lighting plot plans for events
• Perform lighting focus and adjustments according to artist and event specifications
• Lead and operate lighting systems throughout entire shows and private events
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair lighting equipment as needed
• Handle and care for all house and rental lighting and A/V gear properly
• Ensure safe, consistent, and professional lighting operation during all scheduled events
• Support overall production operations throughout the venue

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of touring and/or stage production experience in lighting
• Strong working knowledge of stage lighting, basic video systems, and basic audio systems
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred qualifications

• College Degree

Physical demands

• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs
• Work in an environment with moderate to loud noise level

Benefits

• Free concert tickets
• Dog-friendly offices
• Student loan reimbursement
• Adoption and fertility support

Pay

Expected compensation: $22.40 – $28.00 USD per hour. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience. This estimate is provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and assumes the successful candidate will be in Colorado or perform the position from Colorado; similar positions located outside of Colorado may not receive the same compensation.