Contract Senior Lighting Designer - Theatrical Live Events

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contractor rate

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, is seeking a Senior Lighting Designer to create captivating lighting for theatre productions and live events. You will translate creative concepts into technical lighting designs and collaborate with directors, stage managers and crews to enhance performances.

The role requires a strong portfolio, 6+ years in professional lighting design, and proficiency with Vectorworks, AutoCAD and Lightwright, plus experience with ETC/GrandMA consoles.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of professional lighting design experience for theatre, concerts or live events.
• Strong portfolio showcasing diverse lighting designs.
• Proficiency with Vectorworks, AutoCAD and Lightwright.
• Knowledge of ETC/GrandMA consoles and automated lighting.

Responsibilities

• Design lighting plots, cue sheets and specifications for theatre productions, concerts and live events.
• Collaborate with directors and creative teams to develop visual aesthetics.
• Oversee setup, focusing and programming of lighting systems.
• Manage budgets and resources for lighting projects.
• Mentor junior lighting designers and technicians.
• Stay current with lighting technology and design trends.

Skills

Lighting design

Project leadership

Budget management

Education

Degree or Diploma in Lighting Design or Theatre Technology

Tools

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

Lightwright

ETC

GrandMA

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, is seeking a Senior Lighting Designer to create captivating lighting for theatre productions and live events. You will translate creative concepts into technical lighting designs and collaborate with directors, stage managers and crews to enhance performances.

The role requires a strong portfolio, 6+ years in professional lighting design, and proficiency with Vectorworks, AutoCAD and Lightwright, plus experience with ETC/GrandMA consoles.