Lighting Operator

About the role

The Lighting Operator is a critical member of the Deloitte University Production team, responsible for setting up and executing lighting designs and cues during programs at Deloitte's national learning campus in Westlake, Texas. This role involves producing live events using cutting-edge audio, video, and lighting technologies to deliver memorable, impactful experiences for attendees. As an experienced Lighting Operator, you will collaborate on projects and share new ideas under Deloitte's Project Delivery Talent Model, tailored for long-term, onsite client service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Lighting Designer and Producer to understand the creative vision and technical requirements of the program.
• Support and update the lighting console based on the designer's plot and cue list.
• Create lighting looks for various segments (keynote speakers, panels, award presentations, walk-in/walk-out, etc.) and program transitions.
• Focus and adjust lighting fixtures to achieve the desired coverage and effects as needed.
• Build flexible cues that can be adapted for last-minute changes.
• Participate in technical rehearsals and make programming adjustments as needed.
• Operate the lighting console during live events, executing cues on the Stage Manager's call.
• Monitor lighting levels, make real-time adjustments for optimal visibility, and respond to unexpected changes (speaker swaps, timing changes, technical issues).
• Verify that all fixtures are functioning properly before showtime; troubleshoot lighting equipment failures and implement backup solutions quickly.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product.
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others.
• Analytical ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks into manageable work products.
• Can operate independently or with minimum supervision.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to deliver technical demonstrations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience operating lighting for live events, corporate production, theater, or concerts.
• Proven ability to program and operate professional lighting consoles; experience with the grandMA lighting console and system preferred.
• Experience supporting multi-day, corporate, event-based conferences; other live event performance experience will be considered.
• Experience supporting executive-level or high-visibility events.
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred in Audio/Visual Production, Media Technology, Communications, or related field or equivalent experience. Relevant professional experience will be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
• Must be local to Westlake, TX and available to work a schedule that aligns to the program across a 7-day week (some weekends included based on business needs).
• Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

About the team

AI & Engineering leverages cutting-edge engineering capabilities to build, deploy, and operate integrated/verticalized sector solutions in software, data, AI, network, and hybrid cloud infrastructure. These solutions are powered by engineering for business advantage, transforming mission-critical operations. The team enables clients to stay ahead with the latest advancements by transforming engineering teams and modernizing technology & data platforms. Deloitte's Industry Solutions offering provides verticalized solutions that transform how clients sell products, deliver services, generate growth, and execute mission-critical operations, delivering integrated business expertise with scalable, repeatable technology solutions specifically engineered for each sector.