L1 Lighting Engineer — Live Event Experiences, NYC

Convene; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 625,000 - 890,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & birthday day off

Discounts on travel/entertainment

Well-being resources

Retirement plan

Job summary

Convene Hospitality Group in New York City is seeking a skilled L1 Lighting Engineer to join our expanding production team. This position offers part-time to full-time hours on a scheduled shift basis, delivering high-quality lighting for meetings, conferences, and events.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in lighting engineering, proficiency with lighting consoles and DMX, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while ensuring safety and precision on site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as L1 Lighting Engineer or similar in hospitality/events
• Proficiency with lighting equipment including consoles, stationary/moving elements, wireless DMX, and DMX networks
• Excellent attention to detail and precision in lighting quality
• Strong troubleshooting and quick issue resolution
• Effective communication and teamwork for collaboration
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Degree or certification in Lighting operation/design preferred

Responsibilities

• Set up, test, and operate Lighting equipment for live events
• Adjust lighting levels and cue programming to ensure optimal quality
• Troubleshoot DMX and lighting issues during events
• Collaborate with event coordinators and production teams
• Inspect and maintain lighting gear and inventory
• Provide technical guidance to team members and clients
• Maintain accurate documentation of lighting setups and equipment

Skills

Lighting operations

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Lighting operation degree

Lighting design certification

Tools

Lighting consoles

DMX networking

Wireless DMX

Lighting editing software

Job description

Convene Hospitality Group in New York City is seeking a skilled L1 Lighting Engineer to join our expanding production team. This position offers part-time to full-time hours on a scheduled shift basis, delivering high-quality lighting for meetings, conferences, and events.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in lighting engineering, proficiency with lighting consoles and DMX, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while ensuring safety and precision on site.