Lighting Designer

CE Rental Inc • Covington, LA

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About The Position

The Lighting Designer conceptualizes, designs, and executes lighting plans that enhance the visual impact of live events. The role combines creative vision and technical expertise to deliver lighting experiences for corporate events, concerts, weddings, and special productions. The designer collaborates with producers, clients, and creative teams, develops technical lighting plans, programs and operates lighting systems, and oversees equipment setup and safe use. The position takes place in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment, indoors and outdoors in varying conditions, with travel potentially required for off-site events.

Requirements

• 2–5+ years of experience in lighting design for live events, theater, or production environments.
• Proficiency with lighting consoles and design software such as Vectorworks, Capture, or WYSIWYG.
• Strong understanding of DMX protocols, rigging basics, and electrical safety.
• Ability to read and create lighting plots and technical diagrams.
• Strong artistic sense, with attention to detail, color theory, and visual storytelling.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, and travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in corporate event production or touring productions.
• Knowledge of video, staging, and audio integration.
• Certification or formal training in technical theater or event production.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop lighting concepts based on client goals, event themes, and production requirements.
• Collaborate with producers, clients, and creative teams to translate event vision into technical lighting plans.
• Create lighting plots, patching plans, and programming layouts.
• Program lighting consoles, such as GrandMA, Hog, and ETC, for live events and rehearsals.
• Oversee lighting equipment load-in, setup, focusing, and load-out.
• Operate lighting systems during live events or supervise lighting operators.
• Ensure lighting equipment is maintained, tested, and used safely.
• Manage inventory and recommend additional equipment for rental or purchase as needed.
• Stay current on emerging lighting technologies and industry trends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed