Lighting Designer - Live Events & Stage Production

Curated Events See Hear Productions; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Curated Events See Hear Productions in Covington, LA is seeking a Lighting Designer to conceptualize, design, and execute lighting plans for corporate events, concerts, weddings, and special productions.

The role requires creative vision, technical expertise, proficiency with lighting consoles (GrandMA, Hog, ETC) and design software (Vectorworks, Capture, WYSIWYG); 2–5+ years of live-event experience; ability to travel and work nights/weekends.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of experience in lighting design for live events, theater, or production environments.
• Proficiency with lighting consoles and design software (Vectorworks, Capture, WYSIWYG).
• Strong understanding of DMX protocols, rigging basics, and electrical safety.
• Ability to read and create lighting plots and technical diagrams.
• Strong artistic sense with attention to detail, color theory, and visual storytelling.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop creative lighting concepts based on client goals, event themes, and production requirements.
• Collaborate with producers, clients, and creative teams to translate vision into technical lighting plans.
• Create lighting plots, patching plans, and programming layouts.
• Program lighting consoles (e.g., GrandMA, Hog, ETC) for live events and rehearsals.
• Oversee load-in, setup, focusing, and load-out of lighting equipment.
• Operate lighting systems during live events or supervise lighting operators.
• Ensure all lighting equipment is maintained, tested, and used safely.
• Manage inventory and recommend rental or purchase of additional equipment as needed.
• Stay current on emerging lighting technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Lighting design

Communication

Teamwork

Reading technical diagrams

Color theory

Attention to detail

Education

Certification or formal training in technical theater or event production

Tools

Vectorworks

Capture

WYSIWYG

GrandMA

Hog

ETC consoles

Job description

Curated Events See Hear Productions in Covington, LA is seeking a Lighting Designer to conceptualize, design, and execute lighting plans for corporate events, concerts, weddings, and special productions.

The role requires creative vision, technical expertise, proficiency with lighting consoles (GrandMA, Hog, ETC) and design software (Vectorworks, Capture, WYSIWYG); 2–5+ years of live-event experience; ability to travel and work nights/weekends.