Global Theatre Lighting & Systems Designer

Charcoalblue; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation (Take What You Need

Bonus scheme

Pension auto-enrolment

Private health insurance

Home working allowance

Laptop provided

Company phone

Event tickets

Job summary

Charcoalblue is seeking a Theatre Consultant – Technical System Designer (Stage Lighting) to join our global Theatre Consultancy team in the UK. You will design, document, and commission stage lighting systems across projects, collaborating with theatre designers, equipment designers, and acousticians to deliver holistic, bespoke solutions.

You’ll report to an Associate Director and receive induction and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years’ experience as a stage lighting designer or technician.
• Minimum two years as technical systems designer or specifying stage lighting systems.
• Proficiency in CAD/Drafting tools (Vectorworks, AutoCAD, REVIT).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience with PDF workflows (Adobe Acrobat/Bluebeam).
• Interest in live performance or events with a passion for the arts.

Responsibilities

• Produce drawings, specifications and reports for projects and support senior team members.
• Maintain high quality standards aligned with QA procedures.
• Meet with clients to evaluate lighting needs and design solutions.
• Provide cost projections for stage lighting systems.
• Support commissioning, witness testing and site visits as required.
• Work with global teams across time zones to deliver holistic designs.

Skills

Stage lighting design

Technical systems design

Communication

Self-management

Education

Higher education qualification in theatre

AVIXA training (Desirable)

Tools

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

REVIT

MS Office

GSuite

Adobe Acrobat

Bluebeam

Job description

Charcoalblue is seeking a Theatre Consultant – Technical System Designer (Stage Lighting) to join our global Theatre Consultancy team in the UK. You will design, document, and commission stage lighting systems across projects, collaborating with theatre designers, equipment designers, and acousticians to deliver holistic, bespoke solutions.

You’ll report to an Associate Director and receive induction and ongoing training.