Dynamic Lighting Designer for Live Theater & Youth Shows

Ovation Academy at Madison Street Theater; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ovation Academy at Madison Street Theater in Oak Park, IL is seeking a Resident Lighting Designer to shape lighting for youth-focused productions. You will design and operate lighting for a variety of events throughout the year and ensure a compelling visual storytelling.

Responsibilities include programming NOMAD, re-focusing existing lights, hanging specials, and operating during tech rehearsals. You will train guest designers and coordinate with directors and crew.

Qualifications

• Thorough familiarization with venue equipment, software and rep plot.
• Ability to design and operate lights for diverse events year-round.
• Willingness to train guest designers and technicians as needed.
• Attend production/design meetings and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with venue equipment, software and rep plot.
• Design and operate lights for musical, plays, comedy and live music events.
• Train guest designers and technicians on venue systems.
• Attend production/design meetings (remote or in person).
• Collaborate with directors and artists to realize lighting design.
• Recommend maintenance and improvements to lighting systems.
• Keep booth and storage areas organized; manage cables and gels.
• Oversee spotlight operators and coordinate haze/fog, projections and LEDs.
• Restore the rep plot after events.

Skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Experience

Communication skills

Family-friendly

Tools

NOMAD programming software

Lighting equipment troubleshooting

Moving lights programming

Job description

Ovation Academy at Madison Street Theater in Oak Park, IL is seeking a Resident Lighting Designer to shape lighting for youth-focused productions. You will design and operate lighting for a variety of events throughout the year and ensure a compelling visual storytelling.

Responsibilities include programming NOMAD, re-focusing existing lights, hanging specials, and operating during tech rehearsals. You will train guest designers and coordinate with directors and crew.