Lighting Operator / Designer

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Design

Job Summary

Job Description

The Lighting Designer/Lighting Operator is responsible for designing, programming, and operating lighting systems for live events and video production. This role collaborates with directors, producers, and other production staff to create visually compelling lighting designs. Responsibilities include collaborating with the director to understand visual requirements, ensuring all equipment works correctly, programming lighting cues, and conducting rehearsals. Additional duties include following lighting plots and drawings, and taking direction from the stage manager.
Must have:
  • Minimum 5 years experience as an LD and/or Operator.
  • Experience in live event corporate and theater settings.
  • Experience with various lighting tools (fixtures, rigging, dimmers, gels, etc.).
  • Deep knowledge and troubleshooting abilities with DMX and other protocols.
  • Strong knowledge of broadcast and production technology.
  • Excellent control room demeanor and team-first attitude.
  • Ability to interface with technical and creative teams.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Job Details

About Us: 

Advanced Systems Group, LLC enables creativity through better technology and operations for media creatives and content owners. From acquisition to delivery, on-premises or in the cloud, ASG ensures our clients’ success through tailored solutions. One of North America’s largest Media and Entertainment Technology and Operations suppliers, we provide engineering services, physical and cloud integration, training, support, and managed services.  

Our Managed Services deliver customized operations and services for all phases of media production, including creative and engineering. Founded in 1997, ASG has teams based in Northern California, Los Angeles, the New York Tri-State Area, the Southeastern US, and the Rocky Mountain Region. 

 
About the role:

The Lighting Designer/Lighting Operator is responsible for designing, programming and operating lighting systems for live events, video production and other types of performances. This role collaborates with directors, producers and other production staff to create visually compelling lighting designs.

This role works on a per-project basis. Sometimes projects are one day, sometimes longer. 

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the Director, Producer, Sound Designer, and/or client to understand the visual requirements of each production. 
  • Responsible for the successful operation of all lighting equipment and adjustments, for both in-room and broadcast requirements. 
  • Ensure all fixtures and equipment are working and programmed properly. 
  • Program cues and changes to lighting looks, as needed. 
  • Follow lighting plots and drawings, when required. 
  • Follow the run-of-show document to ensure smooth show flow. 
  • Conduct rehearsals, with talent and the production team, making necessary adjustments to equipment setup and cue sheets. 
  • Take direction from the stage manager or show caller to ensure all cues are executed as intended. 
  • Give suggestions and advice on lighting changes, when appropriate. 
  • Perform checks before every performance to guarantee optimal quality. 
  • Rigging and connection of additional equipment, when necessary.

 

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as an LD and / or Operator, preferably for large or high-profile events. 
  • Experience in live event corporate and theater settings, working with high level talent. 
  • Extensive experience with various lighting tools (fixtures, rigging, dimmers, gels, etc.) 
  • Deep knowledge and troubleshooting abilities with DMX and other protocols. 
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of broadcast and production technology, including but not limited to ETC Colorsource 20 Lighting Console & Studio Fixtures, Paradigm touchscreen Controller, ETC Paradigm Architectural Control Processor, GrandMA (2&3) Consoles, Ayrton Diablo-TC Moving Light Fixture, and Chroma-Q ColorForce II. 
  • Excellent control room demeanor, proven leadership skills, team-first attitude and the ability to handle pressure in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Ability to interface with both technical and creative members of the event production ecosystem. 
  • Excellent communication skills. 

 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

At Advanced Systems Group LLC, we strive to provide equitable and competitive compensation. Pay is determined by a candidate’s skills, expertise, experience, and the location where the work is being performed. For this role, our current pay ranges for new hires in each geographic territory are:

Los Angeles and San Francisco: $65 - 85
Austin, TX: $58 - 76
Seattle, WA: $50 - 65 

Advanced Systems Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

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