Sr Lighting Specialist Show Site

4 weeks ago

Detroit, Michigan, United States FREEMAN Full time

About Us

Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry's largest network of experts, Freeman's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 96-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Summary

The Sr Lighting Specialist – Technical Production is responsible for the planning, coordination, and on site execution of lighting requirements for produced events. Additionally, the Sr Lighting Specialist-Technical Production is the local expert on current gear and emerging technology. This position is responsible for designing & executing assigned events, educating technical staff, sales staff, show-site staff, and branch management on lighting department related issues. This position will interface broadly with other branches and warehouse personnel.

This position will support our Audio Visual and Event Technology team. The position follows an in-person schedule working full-time in-office and/or show-site based out of Las Vegas, NV.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Works closely with clients, sales staff, operations, and project managers to develop lighting designs and to coordinate pre-production, onsite, and post-production activities in line with event budget.
  • Creates wiring diagrams and lighting plots for shows based on budgeted designs; ensure on-site personnel have and understand this information.
  • Will execute designs on site as the MLO, Lighting Director, or L1 as appropriate for assigned events.
  • Recommends lighting personnel during scheduling process to ensure company resources are used effectively and follow company procedures and employee policies.
  • Evaluates the competency of Lighting Specialists to ensure that Freeman's quality standards are maintained.
  • Reviews operational procedures within the department and makes recommendations for improvements to enhance operational efficiencies.
  • Oversees equipment logistics and gear use to ensure that company resources are used effectively, including minimizing cross-rentals and efficiently using interbranch gear.
  • Researches and recommends Capital Expenditure Lighting purchases for the company to keep abreast with current with industry standards and reduce cross rentals to maximize profitability.
  • Develop lighting training programs to improve staff competency levels.
  • Stays current with new and developing industry trends.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree in related field preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years' experience working in lighting production with a minimum of 5 years focused on corporate events, entertainment, or theater; or equivalent combination of education, certification and experience.
  • Ability to engineer instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Ability to communicate how to install and troubleshoot various related equipment.
  • Advanced understanding of lighting systems and optimization.
  • Advanced understanding of electricity, DMX signal flow, and lighting design fundamentals.
  • Advanced understanding of conventional, LED, moving lighting fixtures, lighting for video, dimmers, power distribution, and conventional lighting consoles.
  • Experience with entertainment rigging, safety and structural stability.
  • Experience programming Hog or GrandMA.
  • Experience with ArtNet, sACN, or other networking protocols.
  • Experience drawing system design in AutoCad, VectorWorks and/or Lightwright.
  • Experience with pre-visualization software.
  • Experience designing large-scale lighting systems with full-range lighting manufacturer equipment.
  • Experience with advanced networking and media server integration preferred.
  • Experience in formal leadership training preferred.
  • Experience delivering formal training programs to diverse groups preferred.
  • Strong general business acumen.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  • Valid state drivers license required.
  • ETCP Entertainment Electrician or Rigging Certification preferred.

Travel Requirements

Travel 50% to 75%

What We Offer

Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Life, Accident and Disability
  • Retirement with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off

Diversity Commitment

At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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