Lead Lighting and Video Supervisor for Live Theatre

Playwright Co; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Signature Theatre in Arlington, VA is seeking a full-time Lighting Supervisor to oversee lighting and video for company productions and events. The role includes supervising electrics staff, planning, and ensuring safe operation.

The supervisor will coordinate with production departments, manage inventories, and oversee run maintenance of all lighting and video designs, with a focus on artistic and technical integrity.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers and production staff to support lighting and video design needs for all productions.
• Cost-out material, labor, and time needed to execute lighting and video designs, evaluate feasibility and ensure safe implementation.
• Coordinate with other departments on shared production elements, such as practicals in scenery and electrification of props.
• Configure and maintain electrics equipment and lighting and video networks.
• Design and implement electrics rigging systems and ensure safe functionality of electrical elements.

Job description

Signature Theatre in Arlington, VA is seeking a full-time Lighting Supervisor to oversee lighting and video for company productions and events. The role includes supervising electrics staff, planning, and ensuring safe operation.

The supervisor will coordinate with production departments, manage inventories, and oversee run maintenance of all lighting and video designs, with a focus on artistic and technical integrity.