Senior Lighting Director – Live Events & Immersive Shows

European Association of Zoos and Aquaria; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international zoo association based in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Senior Lighting Designer to oversee the design and technical execution of lighting for live events and stage shows. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in live event lighting, strong proficiency with lighting control systems, and experience in large-scale environments. Responsibilities include leading design concepts, preparing lighting documentation, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role includes mentoring and supervising staff during productions.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in lighting control systems, particularly GrandMA and ETC EOS.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in live event lighting with supervisory experience.
• Strong visual storytelling and cueing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of lighting concepts for events.
• Oversee technical execution of lighting systems, ensuring safety and quality.
• Prepare lighting documentation including plots and cue sheets.

Skills

Lighting control systems

Leadership

Organizational skills

Visual storytelling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Lighting Design, Technical Theatre, or related field

Tools

Vectorworks/AutoCAD

Lightwright

GrandMA

ETC EOS

Avolites

Job description

A leading international zoo association based in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Senior Lighting Designer to oversee the design and technical execution of lighting for live events and stage shows. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in live event lighting, strong proficiency with lighting control systems, and experience in large-scale environments. Responsibilities include leading design concepts, preparing lighting documentation, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role includes mentoring and supervising staff during productions.