Lead Lighting Designer — Theatre & Live Events

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Training in latest lighting tech

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a Principal Lighting Designer to conceptualize, design, and implement lighting for theatre, live events, concerts, and festivals at on-site facilities.

You will lead a creative team, collaborating with directors, set designers, and clients to translate artistic visions into captivating experiences. Strong knowledge of lighting tech and budget management is essential.

Qualifications

• A comprehensive portfolio showing theatre and live event lighting work.
• Minimum 10 years of professional lighting design experience with proven projects.
• Expertise in lighting design software and control consoles.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design lighting schemes for theatre, live events, concerts, and corporate functions.
• Collaborate with directors, scenic designers, and AV specialists to align production designs.
• Develop detailed lighting plots, cue sheets, and specification documents.
• Select fixtures, equipment, and control systems based on project requirements and budget.
• Oversee installation, programming, and operation of lighting systems.
• Conduct site visits and technical surveys to assess venue capabilities.
• Manage lighting budgets, ensuring cost-efficiency without compromising design quality.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior designers and technicians.
• Stay current with advancements in lighting technology (LED, projection mapping, control software).
• Ensure all designs comply with safety regulations and venue specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Portfolio

Color theory

Communication

Budget management

Education

Degree in Lighting Design or related

Tools

Vectorworks

WYSIWYG

Capture

ETC consoles

GrandMA

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a Principal Lighting Designer to conceptualize, design, and implement lighting for theatre, live events, concerts, and festivals at on-site facilities.

You will lead a creative team, collaborating with directors, set designers, and clients to translate artistic visions into captivating experiences. Strong knowledge of lighting tech and budget management is essential.