Lighting Department Manager

TECHNICAL ELEMENTS; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TECHNICAL ELEMENTS is seeking a Lighting Department Manager to lead the lighting team across live events and internal operations. This role oversees lighting design, prep, execution, maintenance, and team coordination to ensure high-quality results for every project.

The Design & Lighting team supports events from inception to completion and works closely with management, production, warehouse, and repair teams to turn creative concepts into build-ready real-world solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading lighting design and plotting for live events.
• Ability to supervise crews and coordinate multiple teams.
• Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the lighting department's daily operations, scheduling, and show support.
• Draw and prepare lighting plots and set designs for upcoming events.
• Oversee prep, maintenance, inventory repair and QC, and documentation.
• Collaborate with production, warehouse, and sales teams.
• Supervise, train, and support lighting staff and freelancers.
• Assist with equipment planning, budgeting, and process improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Event management

multitasking

Tools

Vectorworks Spotlight

Capture

Twinmotion

GrandMA3

GrandMA2

Jands Vista

High End Systems

Job description

Working Days: Sunday thru Saturday, driven by events schedule, Approx. 22 days per month broken up into (15-17 Event days, 5-7 Office days)

Travel Required: Yes (approx. 95%)

Technical Elements

As a full-service event production company, we bring professional-grade A/V services, custom event design, and end-to-end support to events of all sizes. From intimate gatherings to large-scale concerts and corporate conferences. Our Atlanta-based team combines industry expertise with an eye for detail, ensuring that every aspect of every event is flawlessly executed.

Job Overview

Technical Elements is seeking a Lighting Department Manager to lead the lighting team across

live events and internal operations. This role oversees lighting design, prep, execution, maintenance, and team coordination to ensure high-quality results for every project.

The Design & Lighting team at Technical Elements supports events from inception to completion and works closely with management, production, warehouse, and repair teams to turn creative concepts into build-ready, real-world solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the lighting department’s daily operations, scheduling, and show support.
• Lead the drawing, creating, set design, and lighting plots for upcoming events.
• Oversee lighting prep, maintenance, inventory repair and QC, and documentation.
• Collaborate with production, warehouse, and sales teams.
• Supervise, train, and support lighting staff and freelancers
• Assist with equipment planning, budgeting, and process improvement.

Skills Required

• Vectorworks Spotlight, Capture, Twinmotion, and other visualization tools.
• Lighting Consoles: GrandMA 3, GrandMA 2, Jands Vista, High End Systems, Etc.
• Lighting network control, power, rigging, and troubleshooting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work well under pressure.
• Knowledge of lighting plots, technical documentation, and event workflows.
• A proactive solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail.

Position Profile

This role is tailor‑made for a hands‑on leader who is equally comfortable organizing systems in the office, designing plots behind a screen, and leading a crew on an event site. You must possess a sharp creative eye, technical precision, operational discipline, and a passion for the fast‑paced lifestyle across the full Technical Elements project life cycle.