Weekend Event Lighting, Rigging & Draping Tech

Icon Fitness; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Elegant Event Lighting is seeking freelance event crew for lighting, rigging, and draping tasks around Chicagoland. Responsibilities include installation and removal of decor, lighting, and dance floors for weddings, with weekend availability and two shifts per event day.

Experience in lighting design (1–3 years) and basic electrical distribution is preferred. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on ladders or lifts is required; training opportunities may be available for the right

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in theatrical production or related field required.
• 1-3 years of lighting design experience, preferably in an event setting.
• Electrical understanding on loading circuits, dimmers and associated power distribution equipment.
• Adept skill in operating lighting and electrical equipment.
• Safely hang chandeliers and other decor pieces, hang and focus lekos, run power, operate a lift, basic DMX knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Installation and removal of draping, lighting, dance floors, chandeliers and other decor for wedding ceremonies and receptions around Chicagoland.
• Setup and strike on the same day; typically 2 shifts available.
• Advance inventory and prepare equipment before events.
• Work weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) and flexible hours as needed.

Skills

Lighting design

DMX

Rigging

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Electrical distribution

Physical stamina

Education

Associates or Bachelors in theatrical production

Tools

Lighting and electrical equipment

Ladders and lifts

Job description

Elegant Event Lighting is seeking freelance event crew for lighting, rigging, and draping tasks around Chicagoland. Responsibilities include installation and removal of decor, lighting, and dance floors for weddings, with weekend availability and two shifts per event day.

Experience in lighting design (1–3 years) and basic electrical distribution is preferred. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on ladders or lifts is required; training opportunities may be available for the right