Insomniac - Seasonal Lighting Crew Manager, Elevated Experiences (Various Locations)

Summary

This is a lighting management role for a dance music festival producer, leading a technical team and overseeing lighting design, equipment and vendors across multiple US locations. The role involves frequent travel and evening, weekend and holiday work, and applicants must already hold US work authorisation. The source lists two different hourly pay ranges, so the figures should be checked before relying on them.

What you will do

• Lead and manage the lighting team, including technicians and support staff
• Create and advance lighting plots and power plots with the Production Designer and BOH Manager
• Source, order and manage rental lighting equipment and negotiate vendor quotes
• Oversee lighting operations from pre-production through load-in, programming, show operation and strike
• Track costs to remain within approved budgets

Requirements

• Proven lighting design and management experience on large-scale live events or festivals
• Strong technical knowledge of lighting systems, control protocols and power requirements
• Experience leading crews and managing vendors in fast-paced environments
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing onsite conditions
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Airtable