Senior Lighting Designer & Technician for Live Events

Placements24; Centurion; Sur place; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary based on experience

Health and wellness benefits

Diverse and exciting productions

Access to cutting-edge lighting tech

Professional development and training

Paid annual leave

Overtime compensation

Centurion location

Collaborative team environment

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Centurion is seeking a Senior Lighting Designer and Technician to lead the development and execution of lighting schemes for theatre productions, concerts, and corporate events. This on-site role requires hands-on involvement with a range of lighting equipment and creative collaboration with directors and designers.

You will design concepts, operate consoles, manage inventory, train junior staff, and troubleshoot live setups while staying current with new lighting technologies

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Theatre Technology, Lighting Design, or related field is advantageous.
• Significant professional lighting design and operation experience in theatre or live events.
• Ability to read lighting plots and electrical schematics.

Responsabilités

• Design lighting concepts for stage productions, concerts, and events; consider aesthetics, feasibility, and budget.
• Operate lighting control consoles during rehearsals and live performances.
• Install, maintain, and repair lighting equipment; ensure safety and functionality.
• Collaborate with directors, set designers, and crew to realize artistic vision.
• Create lighting plots, cue sheets, and technical riders for shows.
• Manage lighting inventory and track equipment needs.
• Supervise and train junior lighting technicians.
• Troubleshoot lighting system issues efficiently during events.
• Stay updated on advancements in lighting tech and techniques.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations on site.

Connaissances

Lighting design

Lighting operation

Lighting consoles

Color theory

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Reading plots

Physical fitness

Communication

Formation

Theatre Technology / Lighting Design degree

Outils

ETC consoles

GrandMA

Chamsys

Description du poste

Placements24 in Centurion is seeking a Senior Lighting Designer and Technician to lead the development and execution of lighting schemes for theatre productions, concerts, and corporate events. This on-site role requires hands-on involvement with a range of lighting equipment and creative collaboration with directors and designers.

You will design concepts, operate consoles, manage inventory, train junior staff, and troubleshoot live setups while staying current with new lighting technologies