Media Technician (Part-Time / Full-Time, 32–40 hours) - Leipzig - Starting in November 2026

Kunstkraftwerk Leipzig GmbH; Leipzig; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Kunstkraftwerk Leipzig GmbH is seeking an events technologist to plan, install, and operate technical systems for corporate and cultural events at Leipzig’s pioneering digital art venue.

You will work on lighting, AV, projection, and immersive show production, coordinating with our team and external providers, while exploring new tech and interactive installations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of event technology, lighting design and media technology is required.
• Experience with AV or projection systems is advantageous.
• Interest in immersive media and interactive installations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Technical planning, setup, teardown and support for corporate and cultural events.
• Operation of lighting, sound and control systems.
• Coordinate technical requirements with event team and external partners.
• Ensure safe and smooth technical operations.
• Plan and implement truss, rigging and mounting solutions with partners.

Skills

Event technology

Lighting design

Media technology

Projection systems

Networking

3D software

TouchDesigner

MadMapper

Resolume

Python

After Effects

Blender

Unreal Engine

Tools

Capture

Vectorworks

Job description

Part-time/Full-time (32–40 hours) · Leipzig · Immediate start

About Us

We are Kunstkraftwerk Leipzig —Germany’s pioneering center for digital and new media art. We produce and present immersive, audiovisual experiences that combine art, technology, and storytelling.

Our goal: to immerse people in fascinating digital worlds and to continue developing our museum as a leading digital art museum both nationally and internationally.

In addition to our exhibitions, we transform our historic industrial setting into extraordinary venues for corporate events and special productions.

Who We're Looking For

Are you knowledgeable about event technology, do you have a knack for creating exciting productions, and do you enjoy setting things up just as much as you do planning them?

With us, you’ll join our team and contribute your expertise in event technology. Together, you’ll bring exhibitions, installations, and events to life. You’re tech-savvy and curious about new technologies—experience in media technology is a plus.

Your Responsibilities

1. Events & B2B Events

• Technical planning, setup, teardown, and support for corporate events, cultural events, and special productions


• Setup and Operation of Lighting, Sound, and Control Systems


• Coordinating technical requirements with our event team,clients, and external service providers


• Ensuring safe and smooth technical operations


• Planning and implementing truss, rigging, and mounting solutions within the scope of your qualifications and in coordination with specialized partners

2. Technical Contact for Building and Event Technology

• Responsibility for the entire building services infrastructure


• Technical support for events, exhibitions, and special productions


• Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of AV and Projection Systems


• Production, Management, and Optimization of Immersive Shows

3. Media Production, Lighting Design, and Creative Coding: A Plus

• Development and implementation of lighting concepts for exhibitions, installations, and events


• Collaborative planning, installation, and commissioning of complex multimedia systems with our media technician—from lighting and sound to the integration of projection and control systems


• Proficiency in Capture, Vectorworks, or similar design tools


• Experience with projection technology, media servers, or networking technology


• Interest in interactive installations and tools such as TouchDesigner, MadMapper, or Resolume


• Knowledge of programming, media design, or 3D, such as Python, After Effects, Blender, or Unreal Engine

What We Offer

• A diverse role combining event technology, lighting design, and digital art


• Collaboration on exceptional exhibitions, B2B events, and international art and cultural projects


• A high degree of autonomy, quick decision-making processes, and the opportunity to expand your knowledge of immersive media technology


• Ample creative freedom and a high degree of autonomy in a dynamic environment


• An open, motivated, interdisciplinary team with flat hierarchies

Impress us with your application—show us how you plan to enrich the Kunstkraftwerk with your ideas, skills, and vision.