Lighting Systems Designer - Live Events

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Volunteer program

Enhanced family leave

Perkbox

Sick pay

Recognition scheme

Referral scheme

Career path

Access to technology

Global opportunities

Long service program

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 Lighting Systems Designer will evaluate project needs and create designs that are safe and functional while ensuring adherence to the technical standards and commercial constraints in place.

The role is predominantly office-based but includes site visits to support operational demand.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of lighting and events design.
• Extensive on-site experience in live events tech.
• Proficient with Vectorworks and ConnectCAD.
• 2+ years CAD software experience preferred.
• Client relationship experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 & Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate event requirements and propose solutions using Encore guidelines.
• Create detailed drawings, schematics, renderings, BOMs and scopes of work using CAD tools.
• Support project teams by providing technical expertise and adjusting designs for budget, inventory and kit allocation.
• Maintain high standards of design, documentation, and planning across the department.
• Identify required skills for delivery and operation of designed systems.

Skills

Vectorworks

ConnectCAD

CAD software

Client relationships

MS Office

Team collaboration

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 Lighting Systems Designer will evaluate project needs and create designs that are safe and functional while ensuring adherence to the technical standards and commercial constraints in place.

The role is predominantly office-based but includes site visits to support operational demand.