Immersive Lighting Designer — Theme Parks & Destinations

SIHAMCO

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 784,000 - 1,045,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Competitive salary

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Job summary

SIHAMCO is seeking a Lighting Designer to craft captivating environments across The Groves, including architecture, gardens, facades, walkways and indoor venues, shaping guest experiences from day to night.

The ideal candidate will bring 5–8+ years in architectural or entertainment lighting design, with experience in theme parks, luxury resorts, or premium venues, and a strong grasp of intelligent lighting systems and show control.

Qualifications

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Lighting Design, Architectural Lighting, Theatre Production, Electrical Engineering, Entertainment Technology, or a related discipline.
5–8+ years' experience in architectural or entertainment lighting design.
Previous experience within theme parks, destination attractions, luxury resorts, entertainment venues, public spaces, or hospitality developments is highly preferred.
Strong understanding of architectural, landscape, façade, and experiential lighting.
Experience with intelligent lighting systems, Avolites, show control systems, and architectural lighting controls.
Ability to interpret architectural drawings, lighting plans, and technical documentation.
Strong knowledge of lighting fixtures, optics, colour temperatures, beam angles, and control technologies.
Experience managing lighting installations from concept through execution.
Excellent creative vision combined with strong technical problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement creative lighting concepts that enhance the identity of The Groves and each venue.
Design lighting schemes for building facades, landscaped gardens, water features, pathways, public spaces, retail areas, and restaurant exteriors.
Create immersive lighting experiences that transform spaces day and night.
Design dynamic lighting scenes for seasonal activations, festivals, special events, and entertainment experiences.
Ensure lighting complements architectural features while creating visually striking guest environments.
Design lighting concepts for live performances, entertainment shows, and restaurant experiences.
Program and oversee dynamic lighting sequences for performances and special events.
Work with entertainment, production, creative, and operations teams to deliver cohesive guest experiences.
Oversee installation, commissioning, programming, and calibration of lighting systems.
Ensure lighting control systems are programmed for daily operations and scheduled activations.
Manage Avolites, architectural lighting controls, show lighting systems, and smart lighting technologies.
Review lighting layouts and ensure installations meet design intent.
Conduct routine inspections of all indoor and outdoor lighting installations.
Monitor lighting quality, consistency, and performance across the destination.
Identify opportunities to improve lighting effects, energy efficiency, and operational performance.
Coordinate repairs, replacements, upgrades, and preventative maintenance.
Develop preventative maintenance schedules for lighting equipment.
Maintain inventory of lighting fixtures, accessories, spare parts, cabling, and control equipment.
Report damaged or faulty equipment and coordinate timely replacement.
Ensure lighting assets remain in excellent working condition.
Repairing of fixtures and fittings.
Ensure all lighting installations comply with safety standards and electrical regulations.
Supervise safe installation practices during new projects and seasonal activations.
Maintain documentation relating to maintenance, inspections, and compliance.
Collaborate with architects, landscape designers, interior designers, project managers, and external consultants.
Support contractors during installation and commissioning phases.
Train and supervise lighting technicians where required.
Stay informed on emerging lighting technologies and recommend innovative solutions that enhance the guest experience