Freelance Theatrical Lighting Designer for Schools

StageLync; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Inclusive Media Productions (IMPAVL) is seeking Lighting Designers to own lighting systems for educational theatre, schools, and community groups. You will design, plot, program cues, and collaborate with directors to realize artistic visions within tight timelines.

The role includes mentoring student crews and coordinating with PM and other teams to ensure smooth rehearsals and performances across Westchester, Manhattan, and Fairfield County.

Qualifications

• Experience designing lighting for theatre productions.
• Ability to translate artistic vision into lighting design.
• Mentor and guide student crews in lighting practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement lighting systems from lighting plot to performance.
• Create basic lighting plots, channel hookups, and supporting paperwork.
• Lead or assist with hang and focus, ensuring fixtures are properly addressed.
• Program lighting cues using ETC Eos-family consoles or comparable platforms.
• Collaborate with directors to translate artistic vision into lighting designs.
• Adapt lighting designs to venues of different sizes and available equipment.
• Maintain organized show files and backup procedures.
• Troubleshoot fixtures, DMX networks, and control systems as needed.
• Work with PM and cross‑team to ensure smooth rehearsals and performances.
• Mentor and guide student crews in lighting design, programming, and setup.

Skills

Lighting design

Lighting programming

ETC Eos programming

Tools

MA3

Job description

Inclusive Media Productions (IMPAVL) is seeking Lighting Designers to own lighting systems for educational theatre, schools, and community groups. You will design, plot, program cues, and collaborate with directors to realize artistic visions within tight timelines.

The role includes mentoring student crews and coordinating with PM and other teams to ensure smooth rehearsals and performances across Westchester, Manhattan, and Fairfield County.