Senior Designer, Lighting or AV - Multiple Positions (REMOTE)

The Senior Designer will be a project design lead. The senior designer is expected to supervise the creation of drawings, schedules, and specifications packages. The senior designer will be responsible for communicating with the client and understanding the project’s objectives. They will work with the design staff to develop project deliverables as detailed in the project description and contract.

The senior designer will also assist in on-site installation supervision, integration, and programming for projects. It may be required for the senior designer to use ladders and lifts to assist in installing lighting or AV equipment. The senior designer may also be tasked with providing support to other designers, as needed, depending on project bandwidth.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead lighting and/or AV design projects
  • Be the lead designer and communicate directly with the client
  • Organize and manage the internal design team to produce milestone deliverables.
• Support other lead designers
  • Support other designers as needed, based on project needs
  • Provide equipment research and communicate with manufacturers 
  • Provide lighting and/or AV studies (photometrics, projection and acoustic studies)
  • Translate designer mark-ups into project design documents 
• Produce design documents
  • Lighting and/or AV 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
• 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
• Expert in either 3D drafting in either Vectorworks or AutoCAD
• Working knowledge of theatrical or architectural lighting or AV design
• Working knowledge of architectural and facility requirements and integration of lighting or AV equipment  into an attraction, museum, or live event
• Understanding of the creative process 
• Must be able to read architectural blueprints and interpret electrical drawings
• 10+ years experience in lighting or AV 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 AV 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 & Photoshop)
• 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.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $105,000

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, IL, NY, and TX.

FLSA Exempt. EOE.

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