Lead Lighting Technician — Live Events

Curated Events See Hear Productions; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Curated Events is seeking a Lead Lighting Technician for our Live Event See-Hear Production team in Covington, LA. You will oversee installation, operation, and supervision of lighting systems for live events, serving as the on-site technical lead to ensure designs are executed safely and efficiently.

The role requires 3–6+ years of live event lighting, strong knowledge of fixtures and control consoles, and the ability to read plots.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of experience in live event lighting or technical production.
• Ability to read and interpret lighting plots and technical schematics.
• Understanding of DMX signal flow, networking, and power distribution.
• Experience with rigging and safe equipment handling practices.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• OSHA safety training or other relevant certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup, installation, and breakdown of lighting equipment for events
• Interpret and execute lighting plots, rigging plans, and technical drawings
• Supervise lighting crew members during load-in, show execution, and load-out
• Program and operate lighting consoles when required
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly during events and rehearsals
• Ensure all lighting systems meet safety standards and company protocols
• Coordinate with Lighting Designers, Production Managers, and other departments
• Perform routine maintenance, testing, and repairs of lighting equipment
• Manage on-site inventory and assist with warehouse organization and prep
• Train and mentor junior technicians and stagehands

Skills

Lighting systems knowledge

Leadership and team management

Reading lighting plots

DMX networking

Rigging safety

Troubleshooting under pressure

Communication

Tools

GrandMA

Hog

ETC consoles

Lighting software/visualization

Job description

Curated Events is seeking a Lead Lighting Technician for our Live Event See-Hear Production team in Covington, LA. You will oversee installation, operation, and supervision of lighting systems for live events, serving as the on-site technical lead to ensure designs are executed safely and efficiently.

The role requires 3–6+ years of live event lighting, strong knowledge of fixtures and control consoles, and the ability to read plots.