Senior Lighting Designer — Concert Tours (Remote)

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 332,000 - 554,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contractor rate

Remote design work

On-site tours and events

Exposure to global productions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Lighting Designer for concert tours and large-scale events, based in Rustenburg, North West. The role requires a visionary artist to conceptualize, design, and oversee lighting schemes that transform venues and captivate audiences.

You will create lighting plots, cue sheets, and renderings, specify fixtures and control systems, and collaborate closely with directors, production managers, and crews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent extensive experience in lighting design.
• Minimum 8 years of professional concert/event lighting design experience.
• Proficiency in lighting design software and control consoles.
• Strong understanding of color, composition and storytelling through light.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design lighting systems for concerts, festivals, corporate events and theatre.
• Create detailed lighting plots, cue sheets and renderings.
• Specify fixtures, equipment and control systems within budget.
• Collaborate with directors, production managers and crews.
• Oversee installation, programming and operation during rehearsals and live events.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during shows.
• Mentor junior designers and technicians.
• Stay updated with emerging lighting technologies and sustainable practices.
• Manage timelines and communicate with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Lighting design

Color theory

Team collaboration

Live event production

Problem solving

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor-level degree in Theatre Design / Lighting Design / Fine Arts or related field

Tools

Vectorworks Spotlight

WYSIWYG

Capture

GrandMA

Hog

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Lighting Designer for concert tours and large-scale events, based in Rustenburg, North West. The role requires a visionary artist to conceptualize, design, and oversee lighting schemes that transform venues and captivate audiences.

You will create lighting plots, cue sheets, and renderings, specify fixtures and control systems, and collaborate closely with directors, production managers, and crews.