Live Event Lighting Technician

LiveSpace; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event production company in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Entry-level Lighting & Shop Technician to assist with all LiveEvent needs. You will help design lighting systems, participate in event operations and support logistics for the LiveEvents team. Ideal candidates should have knowledge of professional lighting systems and consoles, as well as the ability to adapt to the dynamic nature of the industry. Flexibility for travel and working nights/weekends is necessary.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of professional Lighting systems and workflow is essential.
• Ability to create system diagrams using Vectorworks, Sketch-up, etc.
• Competence with event rigging and power systems required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with layout and design of lighting systems for LiveSpace clients.
• Load in, program, operate, and load out events.
• Support warehouse logistics for the LiveEvents team.

Skills

Lighting systems knowledge

System diagram creation

Professional Lighting Consoles

Event rigging

Flexibility for changing priorities

Commercial vehicle driving

Tools

Vectorworks

Sketch-up

Grand MA

Chamsys

Hog

Avolites

ETC

Job description

A leading event production company in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Entry-level Lighting & Shop Technician to assist with all LiveEvent needs. You will help design lighting systems, participate in event operations and support logistics for the LiveEvents team. Ideal candidates should have knowledge of professional lighting systems and consoles, as well as the ability to adapt to the dynamic nature of the industry. Flexibility for travel and working nights/weekends is necessary.