Lighting Systems Designer - Live Event Technology

Encore; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore’s UK Technical Delivery Department designs, plans, documents, and supports event technology systems across Audio, Lighting, Rigging and Video for temporary events and live production. The Systems Designer will create designs that are safe and functional while adhering to Encore standards and commercial constraints.

Primarily office-based, the role requires occasional site visits and a focus on Lighting Systems design, collaborating with Project Managers, sales and venues to deliver

Qualifications

• Extensive on-site experience in the live events sector.
• Proficient in Vectorworks and ConnectCAD for design deliverables.
• Experience with CAD software and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate event requirements and create safe, functional designs aligned to standards.
• Produce drawings, schematics, renderings, BOMs and scopes using CAD tools.
• Support project teams with technical expertise, balancing budget and inventory.
• Maintain high design and documentation standards within the team.

Skills

On-site experience

Client relationship

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Strong communication

Tools

Vectorworks

ConnectCAD

CAD software

Job description

Encore’s UK Technical Delivery Department designs, plans, documents, and supports event technology systems across Audio, Lighting, Rigging and Video for temporary events and live production. The Systems Designer will create designs that are safe and functional while adhering to Encore standards and commercial constraints.

Primarily office-based, the role requires occasional site visits and a focus on Lighting Systems design, collaborating with Project Managers, sales and venues to deliver