Senior Event Technician (m/f/d)

DARK MATTER gGmbH; Berlin; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Discounted Urban Sports Club membership

Free coffee and beverages

Team events like BBQs and summer parties

Zusammenfassung

A creative exhibition firm in Berlin is looking for a qualified event technician to supervise lighting and sound installations. You will hold full responsibility for programming lighting consoles like GrandMA and troubleshooting technical issues. Ideal candidates should have a Meister für Veranstaltungstechnik qualification and at least 3 years of experience in the field. The role offers a friendly working environment with flat hierarchies and team events like BBQ evenings.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in event technology.
• Strong understanding of lighting systems, fixtures, and technical setups.
• Hands-on mentality with a strong technical understanding.

Aufgaben

• Commission and supervise technical systems in daily operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Program and operate lighting consoles.

Kenntnisse

Lighting console operation

Control systems experience

Troubleshooting skills

Team collaboration

Technical problem-solving

Ausbildung

Qualification as Meister für Veranstaltungstechnik

Completed education as event technician

Tools

GrandMA

TouchDesigner

Resolume

Madrix

Beyond

Jobbeschreibung

DARK MATTER redefines the interfaces between technology, creativity and interaction in order to create space for personal sensory experiences.

DARK MATTER is an exhibition made of expansive light installations within a converted factory. The exhibition introduces new and technical concepts, most of which will be made visible to the public for the very first time.

Tasks

• Commissioning, supervision, and shutdown of technical systems and installations in daily operation
• Troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues
• Full responsibility for the operation and optimization of light and sound installations (with strong focus on lighting)
• Programming and operation of lighting consoles (e.g. GrandMA)
• Working with and supporting control systems and media servers (e.g. TouchDesigner, Resolume, Madrix, Beyond)
• Maintenance and servicing of technical equipment and building systems
• Installation, supervision, and dismantling of technical equipment for temporary indoor and outdoor events (concerts, shows, parties)
• Ensuring high technical quality and smooth execution of installations and daily operations
• Supporting and guiding less experienced technicians when needed
• Contributing to the improvement and optimization of technical processes

Requirements

• Completed education as an event technician and qualification as Meister für Veranstaltungstechnik (or equivalent)
• At least 3 years of professional experience in event technology
• Strong experience with lighting consoles and control systems (especially GrandMA)
• Experience with media servers and control software
• Very good understanding of lighting systems, fixtures, and technical setups
• Experience with troubleshooting and working in complex technical environments
• Hands‑on mentality and very strong technical understanding
• Structured and solution‑oriented way of working, even under pressure
• Strong team player with the ability to take responsibility on‑site
• Very good English skills (German is a plus, but not mandatory)
• Willingness to work weekends when required

Benefits

• A highly motivated, international team and a friendly, open‑minded working environment – we stand for openness and diversity
• Independent work, flat hierarchies, and the opportunity to contribute your own ideas
• Free coffee and beverages
• Team events such as shared BBQ evenings and summer parties
• Discounted Urban Sports Club membership