Lead Lighting Designer & Master Electrician

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Berklee College of Music's Boston Conservatory at Berklee seeks a collaborative Lighting Supervisor to lead all lighting and electrical needs for Mainstage productions. This roll oversees hangs, focuses, strikes, and show calls while mentoring student crews and staff.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Production, you will work with guest designers and faculty to realize artistic visions on schedule and within budget, ensuring safety and compliance across venues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in lighting design (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a master electrician or lighting designer in theater, dance, or opera.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience and mentorship with student staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute all lighting operations across BCB spaces, serving as Master Electrician for Mainstage productions.
• Supervise, mentor, and train the staff Production Electrician, casual staff, and student crews in safety, programming, and operations.
• Collaborate with guest designers, directors, and faculty to realize artistic visions on schedule and within budget.
• Manage equipment inventory, maintenance, purchasing, and capital planning for lighting systems.
• Ensure workplace safety across spaces, following EPA, USITT, OSHA, and local codes.
• Serve as Manager on Duty during performances and load-ins.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in lighting design

Tools

Vectorworks

Lightwright

Eos (ETC ION)

Stage rigging

Electronics

Job description

Berklee College of Music's Boston Conservatory at Berklee seeks a collaborative Lighting Supervisor to lead all lighting and electrical needs for Mainstage productions. This roll oversees hangs, focuses, strikes, and show calls while mentoring student crews and staff.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Production, you will work with guest designers and faculty to realize artistic visions on schedule and within budget, ensuring safety and compliance across venues.