Associate Lighting Designer (REMOTE)

The Associate Lighting Designer will assist project leads with producing detailed project design materials, including but not limited to drafting, schedules, specification packages, and design decks. After completing design packages, the Associate Lighting Designer will participate in a QAQC process to ensure complete designs meet company design standards. 

During the production of project design materials, the Associate Lighting Designer may translate the Designer’s markups and notations into project drafting and paperwork. The Associate Lighting Designer will also assist in fixture research and conduct lighting studies and photometric reports. Occasionally, there may be a requirement to communicate with manufacturers on behalf of the Designer. Associate Lighting Designers may be tasked with design specific portions of a project, as assigned by the lead designer.

The Associate Lighting Designer shall attend project meetings regularly and provide detailed note-taking. The Associate Lighting Designer must comprehensively understand each project’s design and goals throughout the project's life. The Associate Lighting Designer will join the Designer on-site as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the lead lighting designer
  • Provide equipment research and communicate with manufacturers 
  • Provide lighting studies 
  • Translate designer mark-ups into project design documents 
• Produce design documents
  • Equipment plans
  • Details and elevations
  • Control diagrams
  • Schedules, reports, and specification packages
• Attend project meetings and provide meeting agendas and notes as needed
• Perform QAQC on all client deliverables
• Travel to the project site and client meetings as required (estimated 25%)
• Continue professional development and education for emerging technologies
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirement Capabilities:

• Theater, Film/TV, Theme Park, and/or Museum Design and Specification Experience
• Proficient in either Vectorworks or AutoCAD with experience in 3D
• Working knowledge of theatrical lighting design 
• Working knowledge of architectural and facility requirements and integration of lighting equipment  into an attraction, museum, or live event
• Understanding of the creative process 
• Must be able to read architectural blueprints and interpret electrical drawings
• 3+ years experience in lighting and show design 
• Ability to deliver on a Project’s established scope, schedule, and budget
• Strong understanding of current technology and industry standards for all aspects of lighting design, as applied to live show and facility infrastructure systems
• Ability to work flexible hours - nights, weekends, holidays
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or G Suite
• Possess excellent communication skills; highly motivated; can accept direction easily.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Desired Capabilities:

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign)
• Experience with Lightwright
• Ability to work closely with all relevant staff to prioritize, organize, instruct, and problem-solve during installation, content integration, and programming

Travel is estimated at 25%

The designer reports to the Director of Design.

Benefits:

• Company provided health insurance (100% of employees insurance premium covered) that includes medical, dental, and vision.
• Participation in company 401k plan. 100% match of the first 4% deferred salary.
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off Policy

Additional Information

The right candidate has strong organizational skills, the ability to manage deadlines, prioritize, and adjust as needed. It’s important that you enjoy or have had experience working in entertainment, theme parks, museums, and theatrical experiences. 

Successful candidates may be required to travel domestically and internationally and must be comfortable working closely with clients and vendors of different cultural backgrounds. Successful candidates must have a valid passport with no travel restrictions or the ability to obtain one within 6 weeks after employment. 

This position is a Full Time Permanent opportunity for the right candidate. This position is a remote position, with preference given to candidates living in CA, FL, IL, NY, and TX.

FLSA Exempt. EOE.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.