Bring extraordinary experiences to life.

Painting With Light; Winterslag; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Painting with Light is seeking a Project Manager to unite creative and technical teams for immersive AV, lighting and multimedia installations. You will drive projects from concept through delivery, collaborating with designers, engineers and external partners across international projects.

You will oversee schedules, budgets and risks while ensuring high quality and on-time delivery. Travel internationally may be required as projects span global locations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex projects in AV/lighting or immersive environments.
• Strong planning and organization across multiple projects and budgets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead AV, lighting and multimedia installations from concept to delivery.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets and resources.
• Coordinate between clients, designers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Oversee scope, quality, risks and procurement with contractors and partners.
• Organize project meetings and track action items.
• Ensure installations meet safety and quality standards and are delivered on time.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Monday.com

Asana

Jira

Job description

Project Manager - AV, Lighting & Immersive Experiences
Bring extraordinary experiences to life. At Painting with Light, we create immersive lighting, audiovisual and multimedia experiences that inspire and captivate audiences around the world. From theme parks, museums and immersive attractions to hospitality destinations, visitor experiences and cultural landmarks, we combine creativity, technology and storytelling to deliver award-winning projects. We're looking for a Project Manager – AV, Lighting & Immersive Experiences who can unite creative and technical teams and successfully lead complex projects from concept through completion.

Experience in location-based entertainment, themed attractions, entertainment technology or audiovisual integration is considered a strong advantage.

Your Role

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful planning, coordination and delivery of AV, lighting and multimedia installations.

You will serve as the central point of contact between clients, designers, technical specialists, suppliers and installation partners. You will oversee planning, budgets, scope, quality and risks while ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and successfully.

Working closely with designers, technical designers and programmers, you will help transform creative concepts into extraordinary visitor experiences.

What You'll Do

• Manage projects from concept development through final delivery.

• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets and resource plans.

• Coordinate collaboration between clients, design teams, suppliers and contractors.

• Monitor project scope, planning, quality, budgets and risks.

• Organize project meetings and follow up on action items.

• Coordinate technical designs and implementation plans with internal and external stakeholders.

• Select, manage and oversee suppliers and subcontractors.

• Coordinate installation, testing and commissioning activities.

Identify project risks and challenges proactively and implement solutions.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes within the organization.

Personal Skills

• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Customer-focused and professional attitude.

• Strong negotiation and decision-making skills.

• Team player who can motivate and connect people.

• Flexible and resilient in a dynamic project environment.

• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

Technical Skills

Project Management

• Experience managing complex technical projects from design through delivery.

• Strong planning, budgeting and resource management skills.

• Experience with stakeholder management, risk analysis and contract follow-up.

• Ability to bring together creative, technical and operational teams effectively.

• Strong organizational skills with a focus on quality, schedule and budget.

AV, Lighting & Multimedia

• Good understanding of professional lighting, audio, video and multimedia systems.

• Understanding of how different technologies come together within immersive experiences, visitor attractions and entertainment projects.

• Experience coordinating technical installations and working with designers, engineers, suppliers and system integrators.

• Ability to assess technical solutions based on feasibility, quality, risks and budget impact.

• Affinity with innovative technologies in entertainment, hospitality and location-based entertainment projects.

Technical Coordination & Delivery

• Understanding of the complete project lifecycle, from design and engineering through installation, testing, commissioning and handover.

• Experience coordinating technical documentation, suppliers and installation teams.

• Ability to identify technical challenges early and work with specialists to develop practical solutions.

• Strong awareness of quality, safety, reliability and maintainability of technical installations.

Tools & Productivity

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly Excel.

• Experience with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Monday.com , Asana, Jira or similar platforms.

• Basic understanding of technical drawings and project documentation is considered an advantage.

• Interest in AI-powered tools for planning, reporting and workflow optimization.

Innovation & Technology

• Interest in emerging technologies related to lighting, audiovisual systems, show control and immersive experiences.

• Ability to translate technological developments into practical value for projects.

• Curious, entrepreneurial and future-oriented mindset.

Nice to Have!

• Experience in theme parks, museums, immersive experiences or visitor attractions.

• Experience working on international projects.

• Knowledge of show systems, multimedia installations and entertainment technology.

• Certification in project management and/or quality management.

• Affinity with technology, storytelling and experience design.

Why Join Painting with Light?

• Work on world-class projects in entertainment, hospitality, culture and immersive experiences.

• Be part of an internationally recognized creative studio.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of designers, engineers and technical specialists.

• Deliver projects experienced by millions of visitors every year.

• Grow professionally through challenging international projects.

• Work from our inspiring headquarters at C-mine in Genk, with the flexibility to work partly from home.

• Enjoy an open, creative and entrepreneurial company culture.

Everyone is Welcome!

We believe the best ideas come from bringing together people with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.
If you share our passion for technology, creativity and immersive experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
Talent, enthusiasm and team spirit matter more to us than background alone.