Lead Theatre Lighting Designer — Immersive Stage Lighting

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rate

High-profile productions

Diverse artistic collaborations

Advanced lighting equipment and tech

Cultural impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Theatre Lighting Designer for a renowned theatre company based in George, Western Cape. You will conceptualize, design, and implement lighting for diverse productions, collaborating with directors, set designers and technicians to translate artistic vision into executable lighting plots.

You will lead lighting design from concept through cueing and programming, oversee installation and focus, manage budgets, mentor junior designers, and stay abreast of LED, moving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Theatre Design, Fine Arts, or related field.
• 7+ years of professional theatre lighting design experience.
• Proficiency in lighting design software (Vectorworks, ETC console programming).
• In-depth knowledge of lighting equipment, fixtures, dimmers, and control consoles.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative and technically sound lighting designs for all assigned productions.
• Collaborate with directors and design teams to set visual style and mood.
• Create lighting plots, cue sheets, and equipment specifications.
• Oversee installation, focusing, and programming of lighting systems.
• Manage lighting budgets and procurement of equipment.
• Supervise and mentor assistant lighting designers and technicians.
• Conduct technical rehearsals and troubleshoot lighting issues.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Theatre Lighting Designer for a renowned theatre company based in George, Western Cape. You will conceptualize, design, and implement lighting for diverse productions, collaborating with directors, set designers and technicians to translate artistic vision into executable lighting plots.

You will lead lighting design from concept through cueing and programming, oversee installation and focus, manage budgets, mentor junior designers, and stay abreast of LED, moving