Head Deck Electrician - Lighting & Show Leadership

Sight & Sound Brand; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sight & Sound Brand in Grapevine, Texas, is seeking a Lighting Technician to support lighting operations for tours and live productions. You will lead and assist deck electricians, maintain cue sheets, and collaborate with lighting design and stage management to keep show integrity.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to work under pressure. Experience with theatre lighting and a willingness to train others are essential.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience with a team in live productions.
• Ability to train and develop team members and delegate tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new cues.
• Willingness to collaborate across departments and lead under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist deck electricians, supervise crews for show run coverage.
• Maintain cue sheets, operate lighting console for checks as needed.
• Collaborate with Lighting Design, Deck Leadership, and Show Logistics during rehearsals.
• Uphold safety, organization, and integrity of productions and equipment.
• Coordinate with Stage Management to manage deck space logistics.

Skills

Leadership

Training & development

Teamwork

Communication

Learning ability

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theatre

Job description

Sight & Sound Brand in Grapevine, Texas, is seeking a Lighting Technician to support lighting operations for tours and live productions. You will lead and assist deck electricians, maintain cue sheets, and collaborate with lighting design and stage management to keep show integrity.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to work under pressure. Experience with theatre lighting and a willingness to train others are essential.