Stage Lighting Systems Designer — Theatre Tech (Hybrid UK)

Charcoalblue; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take What You Need leave (unlimited)

Annual company bonus

Pension auto-enrolment

Monthly live event tickets allowance

Home working contribution

Private Health Insurance after 2 years

Laptop provided

Company mobile phone

Job summary

Charcoalblue, a leading theatre consultancy based in the UK, is seeking a Theatre Consultant – Technical System Designer with a Stage Lighting focus. You will design, document, and commission Stage Lighting systems on diverse projects within a global team, reporting to an Associate Director and engaging with theatre designers, engineers and acousticians.

We value prior theatre or broadcast system experience, team leadership or project management, and a passion for performing arts.

Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years’ experience as a stage lighting designer or technician.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a technical systems designer or specifying stage lighting systems or equipment.
• Experience in computer drafting; proficiency in Vectorworks, AutoCAD or REVIT.
• Professional experience with Microsoft Office and GSuite.
• Professional experience with Adobe Acrobat and/or Bluebeam in a paperless office.
• Experience and interest in live performance and/or events.

Responsibilities

• Produce drawings, specifications and reports; support with research on new products.
• Maintain high standards in line with quality assurance procedures.
• Meet project demands and help deliver holistic design solutions.
• Draft emails, letters, reports and budgets with minimal administrative support.
• Engage with clients to evaluate needs for stage lighting and network systems design.
• Collaborate with internal design team to balance performance, functionality and budget.
• Disseminate stage lighting and AV knowledge across Charcoalblue’s design team.

Skills

Stage lighting design

Technical systems design

Communication skills

Autodesk Vectorworks/AutoCAD/Revit

MS Office & GSuite

Adobe Acrobat/Bluebeam

Live performance interest

Tools

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

REVIT

MS Office

GSuite

Adobe Acrobat

Bluebeam

Job description

Charcoalblue, a leading theatre consultancy based in the UK, is seeking a Theatre Consultant – Technical System Designer with a Stage Lighting focus. You will design, document, and commission Stage Lighting systems on diverse projects within a global team, reporting to an Associate Director and engaging with theatre designers, engineers and acousticians.

We value prior theatre or broadcast system experience, team leadership or project management, and a passion for performing arts.