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Theatre Consultant – Stage Lighting
Charcoalblue. Design, document, and commission stage lighting systems for theatre consultancy projects .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in stage lighting design and technical systems integration, with proficiency in industry-standard software such as Vectorworks and AutoCAD. Strong communication skills facilitate effective collaboration with diverse teams and clients while managing project deliverables and timelines.
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Stage Lighting DesignTechnical Systems DesignVectorworks ProficiencyProject ManagementCommunication Skills
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Hard Skills
Stage LightingComputer DraftingAudiovisual Equipment InfrastructureNetworking TechnologySystems IntegrationTheatre Health & SafetyContract DocumentationTechnical DrawingGraphic DesignPerformance Arts Knowledge
Soft Skills
Organisational SkillsTime-Management SkillsSelf-ManagementCollaborationAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
AutoCADVectorworksREVITMicrosoft OfficeGSuiteAdobe AcrobatBluebeam
Industry Keywords
Theatre ConsultancyLive PerformancePerforming ArtsEMEA ProjectsTheatre Design
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design, document, and commission stage lighting systems for theatre consultancy projects
- Provide project support through production of drawings, specifications, and reports
- Assist senior team members with product research, system design principles, and standard system information
- Meet clients to evaluate stage lighting and network systems design needs
- Develop holistic design solutions balancing performance functionality and budget
- Present and communicate solutions to clients and diverse technical audiences
- Coordinate with architectural and engineering teams on infrastructure, support, and accommodation requirements
- Provide cost projections for stage lighting systems integration
- Conduct value engineering and revise designs to reduce costs while maintaining performance
- Participate in site visits for commissioning, witness testing, construction progress, and other purposes
- Work with Team Leaders to establish project work plans, goals, and deliverables
- Contribute to internal design and technical resources
- Serve as a resource on stage lighting technology for designers
- Draft emails, letters, reports, and budgets as needed
- Collaborate with theatre designers, stage equipment designers, experience designers, acousticians, and other project team members
- Travel occasionally, including internationally/overseas
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum four (4) years’ experience as a stage lighting designer or technician, ideally across performing arts and architectural contexts
- Minimum two (2) years of experience working as a technical systems designer or specifying stage lighting systems or equipment
- Experience in computer drafting
- Proficiency in Vectorworks, AutoCAD or REVIT
- Professional experience with Microsoft Office and GSuite
- Professional experience with Adobe Acrobat and/or Bluebeam
- Experience and interest in live performance and/or events, with a demonstrable passion for the performing arts
- Excellent communication skills through verbal explanations, interpretation of data, sketch drawing, written communication, technical drawing, and formal presentations
- Ability to self-manage and set work plans for delivery against deadlines
- Expert detailed knowledge of stage lighting
- High-level knowledge of audiovisual equipment infrastructure, networking technology, and systems integration
- Practical knowledge of stage lighting and/or audiovisual theory and design
- Solid understanding of networks and relevant infrastructure
- Practical knowledge of Theatre Health & Safety practice
- Skill and sensitivity to graphic design and layout, graphical display of information, design standards, and corporate branding
- Knowledge and experience of theatre and/or live performance buildings
- Experience creating contract documentation for stage lighting or audiovisual systems on UK and/or EMEA projects
- Experience working with a distributed global team across different time zones
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and varied workloads
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within local and global teams
- Ability to learn and adapt to evolving business needs
Benefits
Comp & perks- Permanent, full-time role with flexibility built in
- Flexible hours between 8am–8pm, Monday to Friday
- Hybrid setup with a minimum of 2 days per week working in one of the studios
- Unlimited days off under the “Take What You Need” leave policy
- Studio closure over Christmas and New Year
- Annual company bonus scheme
- Pension auto-enrolment
- Monthly live event tickets allowance
- Home working contribution towards internet and utilities
- Private Health Insurance after two years for you and your dependants
- Laptop and peripherals provided
- Company mobile phone scheme
- Role-specific inductions and ongoing training
- Occasional international/overseas travel opportunities