Cruise Ship Lighting Programmer | Live Show Designer

princess cruise line; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Double cabin

Travel to ship

Exclusive areas access

Well-being program

Learning & development

World travel

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Princess Cruises is seeking an experienced lighting professional for stage staff to program, operate, and maintain lighting, video, and stage effects for onboard productions. You will collaborate with Entertainment and Technical teams to deliver immersive guest experiences across a global fleet.

The role requires hands-on lighting design replication, rehearsal participation, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced shipboard environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional lighting experience in theatre, touring, or live entertainment.
• Experience with MA Lighting consoles and live show programming.
• Strong collaboration with Entertainment and Technical teams in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate lighting, video, and stage effects for productions and events.
• Perform daily checks and maintenance of lighting and control systems to ensure safety and reliability.
• Preserve original lighting design and update files as required.

Skills

MA Lighting

Lighting programming

Live show experience

Team collaboration

Guest service

Tools

MA Lighting consoles

Hippo

Catalyst

Job description

Princess Cruises is seeking an experienced lighting professional for stage staff to program, operate, and maintain lighting, video, and stage effects for onboard productions. You will collaborate with Entertainment and Technical teams to deliver immersive guest experiences across a global fleet.

The role requires hands-on lighting design replication, rehearsal participation, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced shipboard environment.