Resident Lighting Designer/Electrician

United States Institute for Theatre Technology; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional resident theatre company seeks a full-time Resident Lighting Designer/Electrician. Responsibilities include designing stage lighting, departmental budgeting, programming, and maintaining equipment. While previous experience and an MA/MFA are preferred, they are not required. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous professional experience recommended.
• MA/MFA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Designing lights for mainstage and second stage.
• Providing theatrical electrician support.
• Managing departmental budgeting and equipment maintenance.
• Collaborating with the Scenic Designer and Videography.

Skills

Lighting Design

Theatrical Electrician Support

Budgeting

Lighting Console Programming

Equipment Maintenance

Education

MA/MFA

Job description

RESIDENT LIGHTING DESIGNER/ELECTRICIAN – Professional Resident Theatre Company seeks individual for full-time year-round. Responsibilities include designing lights for mainstage and/or second stage; theatrical electrician support; departmental budgeting; lighting console programming; equipment maintenance; and will collaborate with the Scenic Designer and Videography to support the realization of scenic projections. Projection content will be the responsibility of the Scenic Designer. Examples of work should accompany resume and references. Previous professional experience and/or an MA/MFA recommended, but not required. Salary - $850 per week plus benefits. Send to: Phillip Hughen, PLAYHOUSE ON THE SQUARE, 66 S. Cooper, Memphis, TN 38104. [e-mail]

Requirements

Previous professional experience and/or an MA/MFA recommended, but not required