Senior Lighting Supervisor

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Amazing health insurance and benefits

Generous paid time off

Excellent work-life balance resources

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive Bobcat community

TRS pension and retirement options

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos, TX, seeks a Lighting Supervisor to oversee lighting, electrical, and projection logistics for season productions across four venues. The role mentors student crews and collaborates with faculty, staff, guest artists, and designers to ensure a safe, professional production environment.

The 12-month full-time exempt position may include teaching one lighting course per semester for additional compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Theatre or commensurate lighting experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional performance lighting experience.
• Demonstrated experience with theatrical lighting technologies, ETC products, and networking protocols (TCP/IP, DMX512).
• Strong working knowledge of lighting control systems, power distribution, conventional and intelligent luminaires including LED and moving technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and repair performance lighting equipment including conventional, automated, and LED technologies.
• Experience with special effects such as fog/haze, with property wiring and practical execution, and with scenic-integrated equipment such as wireless dimmers and LED tape.
• Experience with theatrical rigging systems and backstage safety protocols.
• Ability to work at height (catwalks, ladders, lifts) and in physically demanding environments.
• Ability to lift and transport equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills necessary to manage mixed-experience crews and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Working knowledge of Lightwright.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning and execution of lighting designs and repplots including prep, hang, focus, and changeovers.
• Maintain and troubleshoot performance lighting systems, including ETC consoles, dimmers, networked control systems, and conventional/LED/moving lights.
• Oversee the execution of projection designs and install and maintain associated equipment as needed.
• Maintain accurate equipment inventories and assist with long-term planning for infrastructure upgrades.
• Maintain orderly, clean, and safe working environments including performance and lab spaces and shop and storage areas.
• Collaborate with designers, faculty, staff, and students to meet production needs.
• Mentor student lighting technicians and lab students.
• Provide necessary training and supervision for students and/or professional crews when preparing for productions.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, fall protection measures, safe rigging operations, and industry regulations during all production-related activities.
• Attend required production, design, and faculty/staff department meetings as needed.
• Adhere to assigned budget frameworks for all productions and make maintenance, equipment, and consumable purchases as required.

Skills

Lighting experience

Leadership

ETC lighting systems

Dimming and moving lights

Networking protocols (TCP/IP, DMX512)

Electrical theory basics

Troubleshooting lighting systems

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theatre or commensurate experience in lighting or a related field

Tools

ETC consoles

Lightwright

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

QLab 5

Job description

Texas State University in San Marcos, TX, seeks a Lighting Supervisor to oversee lighting, electrical, and projection logistics for season productions across four venues. The role mentors student crews and collaborates with faculty, staff, guest artists, and designers to ensure a safe, professional production environment.

The 12-month full-time exempt position may include teaching one lighting course per semester for additional compensation.