Lead Lighting Technician & Technical Coordinator

So Drama! Entertainment; Singapore; On-site; SGD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

So Drama! Entertainment is seeking a Senior Technician (Lighting) to oversee lighting operations for live events and productions, from pre-production planning to post-production. You will supervise crew, coordinate with producers and other technical teams, and ensure safety and quality across all stages.

The role emphasizes planning, programming, rigging, inventory management, and producing technical documentation, with a focus on delivering seamless lighting for complex shows across venues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in the AV/Lighting industry, with at least 2 years in a full-time technical role.
• Higher Nitec or Diploma in a relevant technical discipline.
• Ability to lead the technical execution of lighting systems and coordinate as Technical Coordinator for live events.
• Strong programming and operation of lighting consoles, including cue creation and transitions.
• Knowledge of rigging, electrical systems, networking, data distribution and safety practices.
• Ability to develop lighting plots with 3D design software and prepare supporting technical documentation.
• Workplace Safety and Health competency and working-at-height.
• Effective communication and collaboration with Producers and other disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Execute technical duties for shows and events and assist management.
• Lead setup and rigging of lighting equipment and train crew.
• Identify and troubleshoot lighting fixtures and control systems.
• Program lighting consoles to create cues and transitions.
• Provide on-site support and handle last-minute adjustments during live events.
• Dismantle and inventory lighting equipment after events and maintain records.
• Develop lighting plots using 3D design software and prepare documentation.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Higher Nitec or Diploma in relevant discipline

Tools

Lighting consoles

3D design software

Job description

So Drama! Entertainment is seeking a Senior Technician (Lighting) to oversee lighting operations for live events and productions, from pre-production planning to post-production. You will supervise crew, coordinate with producers and other technical teams, and ensure safety and quality across all stages.

The role emphasizes planning, programming, rigging, inventory management, and producing technical documentation, with a focus on delivering seamless lighting for complex shows across venues.