Lighting Designer

Oral Roberts University•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

Oral Roberts University is a Christian University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, whose faculty, staff, and students must adhere to the ORU Code of Honor Pledge. The Lighting Designer provides lighting design and implementation for university concerts and events and serves as the primary intelligent-lighting programmer for chapels, concerts, and special events at the Mabee Center and other campus venues. The role is responsible for lighting inventory, equipment maintenance, and repairs, and assists with planning, installation, setup, and operation of campus audio, visual, and lighting (AVL) equipment. The position also supports the Production Director, Production Manager, and fellow Production Engineers with projects and production work. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Oklahoma driver’s license with an excellent driving record, and at least two years of full-time experience in an entertainment center, event, or educational AVL setting. Experience with GrandMA lighting consoles, lighting visualization software such as WYSIWYG, and CAD software such as Vectorworks is required. The role involves working with clients and other AVL engineers to meet event requirements; overseeing equipment performance; supporting scheduled events and new AVL system installations; coordinating student workers and equipment; estimating event costs; and preparing equipment repair, replacement, and preventive-maintenance proposals. The job involves work at various on- and off-campus locations, indoors and outdoors, including studios and large, crowded venues. The primary department location is illuminated and climate controlled, though work may involve varying temperatures and environmental conditions. Physical demands include frequent movement and handling of equipment, climbing, and occasional exposure to dust, mites, and electrical hazards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Oklahoma driver’s license and excellent driving record for driving University vehicles.
At least two years of full-time experience in an entertainment center/event or educational AVL setting.
Experience with GrandMA lighting consoles, lighting visualization software such as WYSIWYG, and CAD software such as Vectorworks.
Working knowledge of large-scale lighting, sound, and video reinforcement systems and aptitude for intelligent-lighting design in event and concert environments.
Proven ability to operate production equipment, including sound systems, video projection systems, computer-based video presentations, general AVL equipment, and intelligent lighting equipment.
Experience setting up and/or operating AVL equipment and working knowledge of large-scale sound reinforcement systems.
Ability to read and understand charts, diagrams, schematics, and/or blueprints.
Ability to create lighting plots in Vectorworks or similar CAD software.
Working knowledge of large-scale lighting networks using sACN and Artnet protocols.
General understanding of electrical load calculations and working knowledge of safe rigging practices.
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
Good interpersonal, written, mathematical, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to troubleshoot problems, find suitable solutions quickly and accurately, and work under stress.
Ability to take direction and follow up on assigned tasks to ensure they are completed satisfactorily, accurately, and on time.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-demand, and sometimes unpredictable work environment.
Ability to work without constant supervision within specific guidelines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA policy and procedures.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds occasionally to frequently, climbing hand-over-hand, and distinguishing sounds and tonal variances.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience supervising student workers, interns, or other staff personnel is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and operate lighting for ORU concerts and events, working with clients to enhance event presentations.
Work with AVL engineers to meet audio, video, and lighting requirements for University, Mabee Center, GLC, and outside-client events held on campus.
Provide oversight of AVL equipment during functions as instructed and ensure successful equipment performance.
Set up and operate equipment for scheduled concerts, chapel services, campus worship, meetings, classes, lectures, special events, and sporting events.
Assist with installation of new AVL systems in campus facilities, including event spaces and lecture halls.
Work with the Production Manager to schedule and oversee student workers and equipment for EMS and AV requisitions for events, classes, and lectures.
Maintain, repair, and track department equipment and cables, with primary responsibility for lighting equipment inventory, repairs, and maintenance.
Calculate costs for ORU events with technical requirements and submit reports to the Production Director.
Prepare proposals for equipment replacement, repair, and preventive maintenance; contact proposed vendors; prepare price estimates and Purchase Requisitions.
Assist the Production Director and Production Manager with special projects.
Assist other Production Engineers with concert and production setup, operation, and teardown of production equipment.