Lighting Designer | Vilar

Vail Valley Foundation; Colorado; On-site; USD 38,641 - 55,035; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking

Employee ticket giveaways

Paid sick leave and other mandated programs

Job summary

A performance arts organization in Colorado is seeking a Part-Time On-Call Lighting Designer to provide lighting design and event support. The role includes operating lighting consoles, collaborating with production staff, and ensuring the execution of high-quality performances. Candidates should have strong technical lighting skills, a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and proficiency with relevant consoles. The position offers competitive pay, parking, and employee benefits, with scheduling primarily during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 – 5 years working in a Theatrical or Live Event Production field.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proficiency in adapting lighting designs to meet production needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide lighting design and execute performance lighting.
• Operate lighting consoles for rehearsals and live events.
• Collaborate with production staff for smooth events.

Skills

Strong technical lighting skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Initiative and creativity

General stagehand skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ETC Ion console

GrandMA consoles

Job description

The Vilar Performing Arts Center is in search of a Part-Time On-Call, Lighting Designer to provide lighting design, programming, show operation, and event support for a variety of performances and venue activities throughout the year. This position is responsible for creating and executing lighting for performances using the Vilar’s repertory plot; supporting guest lighting designers, master electricians, and touring productions; assisting with lighting preparation, maintenance, and troubleshooting; and contributing to the broader work of the production team as needed.

• Participate in all load-in, set-up and load-out activities as scheduled.
• Design, program, and execute a wide variety of performance types using the Vilars’s repertory plot.
• Operate lighting consoles during rehearsals, performances and other live events.
• Adapt lighting designs to fit tour specifications, production needs or restrictions.
• Hang, circuit, address, focus and troubleshoot lighting equipment as needed.
• Serve as venue’s Master Electrician as scheduled.
• Tie in and support guest Lighting Designers and Master Electricians.
• Support special event lighting needs, including rentals, and non-performance events, as assigned.
• Assist with maintenance, organization, and inventory of lighting equipment and related systems.
• Follow and support all venue safety practices, including electrical safety and safe rigging/work-at-height procedures.
• Collaborate with production staff, stage management, artists, and touring crews to support smooth event execution.
• Assist crew members in other production departments as needed

A successful candidate should possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, preferred.
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years working in a Theatrical or Live Event Production – Related Field.
• Strong technical lighting skills and relevant electrical knowledge.
• Proficiency with ETC Ion and/or GrandMA consoles, or ability to provide and use a personal console at no added cost to the Vilar.
• General stagehand skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong initiative, professionalism and creativity.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also part of a team.

This is a part – time, on – call position with a year – round appointment. Work is scheduled based on events and production needs, and hours will vary throughout the year. Scheduling demand is typically highest during the Vilar’s winter season (December to mid – April) and summer season (mid – June to mid – August). Although less frequent, this position may be scheduled to work on performances, events, maintenance work and projects during the spring and fall shoulder seasons. As a result, some months may have lighter schedules, while others may require more consistent availability.

This is an ongoing part – time opportunity, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Hiring typically peaks in the Vilar’s winter and summer seasons.

This position pays on – site work at a 4 – hour minimum. Starting pay is $34/hr, commensurate with experience.

This position includes parking and access to employee ticket giveaways and lotteries. This position is eligible for all benefits required under applicable federal and Colorado law, including but not limited to paid sick leave and other state – mandated programs.

Please send a cover letter and/or resume [e-mail].