Lighting Designer (Performing Arts Technician III) - Green Music Center

Sonoma State University•Sonoma, CA

6d•$4,626 - $6,739•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Associate Director of Production, with additional lead work direction from show related stage manager, the Lighting Designer is primarily responsible for providing live lighting support including the setup/rigging of lights, wiring and focus of lights and programming/operating professional digital lighting consoles. These events include performances by world-class artists, touring companies, faculty/staff/and student performances, as well as rental events. In addition, the incumbent serves as a stagehand and assists with stage changes both before and during the performance. The incumbent also provides backup support for live audio including wiring of the stage, patching audio, assisting with the rigging and wiring of both the indoor and outdoor PAs., along with live video support including setup and operating video equipment and streaming equipment. Additional duties include amplified sound setup for live performances, rigging, professional audio & video recording, load-in, setup & strike, load-out, utilizing lighting, video and audio software and hardware for recording and postproduction.

Requirements

Ten years of responsible and related experience providing live lighting, video and audio services for indoor and outdoor concerts, live entertainment events and activities such as performing arts organizations, theatre and dance companies, and music organizations or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
In depth knowledge of lighting consoles required.
Detailed knowledge and experience of live lighting, video, rigging of lighting hardware, stage wiring and patching, rigging projection screens, drapery, running and connecting power cables, and related equipment.
Must successfully complete a pre-placement physical exam.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of stage etiquette desired.
Membership in professional Audio/Theatrical organizations desired.

Responsibilities

Providing live lighting support including the setup/rigging of lights, wiring and focus of lights and programming/operating professional digital lighting consoles.
Serving as a stagehand and assisting with stage changes both before and during the performance.
Providing backup support for live audio including wiring of the stage, patching audio, assisting with the rigging and wiring of both the indoor and outdoor PAs.
Providing live video support including setup and operating video equipment and streaming equipment.
Amplified sound setup for live performances, rigging, professional audio & video recording, load-in, setup & strike, load-out, utilizing lighting, video and audio software and hardware for recording and postproduction.