Fleet Traveling Manager, Lighting & Video

Princess Cruises; New York (NY); Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid travel to shipboard posts

Professional development opportunities

Generous benefits package

Global career pathways

Job summary

Princess Cruises and Holland America Line seeks a Fleet Traveling Manager, Lighting & Video to lead lighting, video, projection and show control across the fleet. You will work with shipboard and shoreside teams, ensure design intent, and oversee new productions and installations.

This global role demands travel and strong leadership in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in live entertainment on ships, expertise in MA2/MA3 programming, lighting design and video systems,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of cruise ship or live entertainment experience.
• Proven ability to lead lighting and video projects across venues.
• Strong training and team-mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as fleetwide technical lead for lighting, video, projection, and show control.
• Review productions and maintenance to preserve design intent and standards.
• Coordinate with vendors, shipboard teams and engineers on upgrades.
• Train shipboard staff on consoles, media servers and networking.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Vendor management

Communication

Troubleshooting

Team mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Lighting Design or related discipline

Tools

MA2/MA3 programming

Lighting design software

Disguise/HD projectors

Vectorworks/AutoCAD

Lightwright

Job description

Fleet Traveling Manager, Lighting & Video

Department: Corporate - Entertainment

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: GLOBAL

Description

Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises!

As one of the world's leading cruise brands and an employer of choice in the industry, Princess Cruises offers exciting career opportunities aboard a fleet recognized for exceptional guest experiences and innovation at sea.

Our teammates represent more than 60 nationalities and bring diverse talents, perspectives, and experiences to life every day. Together, we create memorable moments for guests while building rewarding careers in a supportive, inclusive, and globally connected environment.

At Princess Cruises, we are passionate about delivering exceptional service and creating unforgettable experiences. We are looking for individuals who share our commitment to excellence, thrive in a team environment, and take pride in making a positive impact on our guests and fellow teammates.

As part of the Princess family, you'll enjoy competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, international career pathways, and the unique opportunity to explore some of the world's most breathtaking destinations.

Princess Cruises is seeking a highly skilled Fleet Traveling Manager, Lighting & Video to provide fleetwide leadership and technical expertise for lighting, video, projection, LED display systems, media servers, networking, show control systems, and associated entertainment technologies.

This global traveling role works closely with shipboard and shoreside teams to maintain entertainment system standards, preserve original show design intent, support new productions and installations, guide technical teams, and ensure safe and reliable operation of advanced entertainment technologies across the Princess fleet.

If you're passionate about entertainment technology, lighting programming, media servers, system design, project execution, and technical leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

As Fleet Traveling Manager, Lighting & Video, you will help deliver consistent, safe and high-quality entertainment experiences across the Princess Cruises fleet.

• Serve as the fleetwide technical lead for lighting, video, projection, LED displays, media servers, entertainment networking, show control and associated theatrical effects.
• Diagnose complex shipboard system issues and guide technical teams through troubleshooting, repairs and operational best practices.
• Review production shows, entertainment programming and venue systems to maintain fleet standards and preserve the original lighting and video design intent.
• Assess lighting looks, video playback, projection mapping, LED performance and show control functionality; recommend and support improvements where needed.
• Maintain system drawings, show files, backup strategies and technical guidance to support reliable operations across vessels.
• Support new productions, venue upgrades, dry docks, refits and new builds, including equipment commissioning, acceptance testing and technical rehearsals.
• Prepare scopes of work, requests for quotation, equipment specifications and project documentation; coordinate with vendors, manufacturers, consultants and shipboard teams.
• Guide equipment replacements, show maintenance and creative modifications while maintaining technical quality and operational continuity.
• Train and mentor shipboard lighting, video and entertainment technical teams; develop onboarding resources and provide instruction on consoles, media servers, networking and show control.
• Promote safe operation of entertainment systems and compliance with Fleet Regulations, HESS standards and company policies, supporting inspections, hazard identification and corrective actions.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience onboard cruise ships or a comparable live entertainment environment.
• Significant experience supporting professional lighting and video systems.
• Experience leading entertainment technology projects, installations, upgrades, or venue commissioning.
• Experience training technical teams and supporting operational troubleshooting.

Technical Expertise
Strong working knowledge of

• Lighting

1. MA2 / MA3 Programming
2. Intelligent Lighting Systems
3. Conventional Fixtures
4. Multi-Console Environments
5. Lighting Design & System Configuration

• Video & Media Servers

1. Green Hippo Hippotizer
2. Disguise (preferred)
3. Projection Systems
4. LED Walls & LED Processing
5. Video Signal Distribution
6. Live Camera Systems

• Show Control & Networking

1. Entertainment Networking Protocols
2. Show Control Systems
3. System Commissioning
4. Signal Flow Design
5. Media Playback Systems

• Design & Documentation

Vectorworks

1. AutoCAD / Autodesk Products
2. 3D Visualization and Modeling
3. Lightwright
4. Adobe Creative Suite
5. Microsoft Office Suite

Leadership Skills

• Strong project management capability.
• Vendor and stakeholder management experience.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Proven leadership in fast-paced entertainment environments.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Lighting Design, Entertainment Technology, Technical Theatre, or related discipline.
• Manufacturer certifications in lighting, media server, networking, special effects, or control systems.
• Experience supporting cruise ship entertainment operations.
• Safety leadership, electrical awareness, or fall protection certifications.

Travel Requirements
This is a fleet-traveling position that requires frequent international travel and assignments aboard Princess Cruises vessels worldwide. Candidates must be willing and able to travel extensively and support multiple projects, installations, inspections, and operational visits throughout the year.

Job Benefits

Embark on a career adventure like no other! As part of the Princess Cruises team, you’ll enjoy:

• A competitive salary package.
• Your comfortable single cabin - your space to relax and recharge.
• Company-paid travel to and from the ship, so you can focus on the journey ahead.
• Access to exclusive areas and benefits onboard (depending on the rank and occupational group).
• A vibrant recreation and welfare program designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.
• Access to exceptional learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.
• The chance to travel the world, exploring exciting destinations while doing what you love.
• A welcoming, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where your contributions are valued.

Join us and become part of a global team that’s passionate about delivering unforgettable experiences—both for our guests and for one another.