Live Venue Lighting Designer
Job Title
Live Venue Lighting Designer
An experienced Live Venue Lighting Designer plans, programs, and operates dynamic stage lighting for concerts, theater, and corporate events.
Position Overview
- Location: On-site
- Employment Type: Part-Time / Contract / Freelance
- Compensation: $25-$35 hourly
Key Responsibilities
- Design & Concept: Translate artistic and technical briefs into creative lighting plots, color schemes, and visual dynamics for live shows.
- Programming & Operation: Program and run complex lighting cues live on industry-standard consoles during rehearsals and performances.
- System Integration: Manage DMX, Art-Net, sACN networking, power distribution, and fixture troubleshooting across the venue.
- Collaboration: Partner closely with touring artists, production managers, directors, audio engineers, and stagehands to ensure seamless show execution.
- Maintenance & Setup: Oversee hanging, focusing, and regular maintenance of automated and conventional lighting fixtures.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: 3+ years of professional experience as a lighting designer or console operator in a live concert, theater, or multi-use venue environment.
- Console Mastery: Advanced proficiency with lighting consoles such as MA Lighting and/or ETC.
- Technical Knowledge: Deep familiarity with intelligent fixtures, LED walls, networking protocols, and electrical safety standards.
- Physical & Schedule Demands: Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours, plus lift/move gear up to 50 pounds.