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Theme Lighting Designer - Project Hire/Internal Assignment

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Theme Lighting Designer - Project Hire/Internal Assignment

• Intermediate Level
Skills: Live Event / On Location Services Grip / Lighting / Electric

Summary

Theme Lighting Designers research and identify readily available items/ fixtures, and design uniquely original custom pieces to meet specific project requirements. Designers work solo on smaller projects or with project leads on teams.

Category Grip / Lighting / Electric  Live Event / On Location Services 
Location Orlando, Florida Area
Time Period Unknown
Posted Date Mar 18, 2024
Start Date N/A
End Date N/A

Job Description

Theme Lighting Designers research and identify readily available items/ fixtures, and design uniquely original custom pieces to meet specific project requirements. Designers work solo on smaller projects or with project leads on teams. This includes providing drafting support, production/procurement support, as well as direct field installation at a project construction site. Develop and work within budgets and schedules to meet the project needs.

This is a Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement.
You will report to the Manager-Theme Lighting Design.

What You Will Do
  • Work with project teams to develop fixture designs that support the story and illumination needs.
  • Identify, research, and specify specialty items to meet creative intent.
  • Prepare Theme Lighting fixture selection information and documentation.
  • Provide design documentation in the form of illustrations, photographs, scaled images, research, and production documentation on assigned projects.
  • Perform various technical tasks and documentation including plotting elevations, showing fixtures in scale, reading architectural reflected ceiling plans, elevations, and area development plans.
  • Support the Theme Lighting project leads with scope tracking and cost estimating process.
  • Be a part of the Specialty Design Production team supporting fixture procurement and vendor coordination.
  • Direct field installation if assigned at the project construction site and report regularly with your team leader on status and issues.
Required Qualifications & Skills
  • Knowledge and a strong curiosity about Live Entertainment and or/Theater, Themed Entertainment, and Immersive Experiences.
  • Experience in Themed entertainment and specialty item or fixture design and/or fabrication.
  • Self-starter with excellent communication skills with the ability to give and take direction, adapt to change, establish relationships, and work in a team environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to deliver under tight deadlines and to track the project scope, design, documentation, delivery, and installation per schedule.
  • Ability to draft/draw by hand.
Technical Skills
  • Knowledge and direct use of computer systems to utilize software used for drafting, design, project tracking systems, and business communications.
  • Skilled with Software used REVIT, AutoCAD, Inventor, and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Read and understand architectural drawings and interfaces.
  • Understanding of how to build or fabricate various specialty items.
  • Understand basic principles of Lighting to collaborate with Show Lighting counterparts.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 3+ years' experience in a design practice, or a professional internship desirable with an emphasis on specialty items, fixture design, and/or fabrication or Themed Entertainment.
  • Familiarity with product or industrial design and construction techniques.
  • Familiarity with related areas, including architecture, interior design, facility lighting, etc.
Education
4 year degree in theatrical, industrial, interior design, or related field. 

Job Type Contract  Temporary 
Weekly Limit N/A
Shift Day
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