Lighting Technicians (For Event Run)

Dates

Start: 9/21/2026
End: 1/3/2027

Hours: Typically 14:00–23:30, plus meetings and reporting work.

Location: Onsite for the install, event run, and strike.

About the Role

The Lighting Technicians report to the Technical Manager and Event Manager. You will maintain many technical elements of the event, including a large LED rig, multiple moving light locations, show set electrics, effects machines, and other general units, running on a multiple GrandMA control system.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Power on and power off over the whole site
• Perform focus checks, re-lamp, and color adjustments as required
• Ensure all lighting equipment is in working order and carry out tests
• Carry out general maintenance
• Report any issues to the Technical Supervisor

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous lighting experience, ideally on large outdoor festivals, illumination trails, or outdoor experiential events
• Good knowledge of LED and basic electronics understanding
• Good understanding of show control systems (e.g., OSC, timecode)
• Technical knowledge and lighting skills, including GrandMA3 based control knowledge
• Manual dexterity and a good level of physical fitness, including:
  • Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Current First-Aid certification is a plus
• Visa/permits: The candidate must be able to work in the event country and meet one of the following:
  • Already a citizen/resident in the country and permitted to work
  • Already in possession of a work visa/permit