About Sight & Sound
Sight & Sound is an organization comprised of people with diverse talents coming together as one in Christ to tell His story through who we are and what we do. We foster a culture of love for God and love for others, trust and teamwork, and a collaborative environment in which we get to do our best work every day.
About The Position
The Associate Lighting Designer provides support to the Lighting Designer through creative, technical and administrative means for all Sight and Sound Theatre productions. Collaborates with the Lighting Designer and Master Electrician to ensure the lighting design is executed and implemented.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Lighting Designer in developing the lighting designs for all Sight & Sound Theatre productions.
- Work closely with the Lighting Designer in design and creation of all lighting documentation including, lighting plots, set lighting plots, paperwork, magic sheets, shop order, etc.
- Hold a strong understanding of the various theatrical disciplines and how they interact with one another.
- Clearly communicate the design requirements and show needs with the Master Electrician.
- Represent all aspects of the Lighting Design in the event the Lighting Designer is not present.
- Assist in EOS show file creation, previsualization and console programming.
Prerequisites:
- Competent in all aspects of the lighting design process from concept to implementation.
- Effective communicator who is naturally organized, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Hold a strong understanding of the various theatrical disciplines and how they interact with one another.
- Highly motivated and self-sufficient, with a passion for collaboration.
- Advanced in ETC consoles, Lightwright, Vectorworks, 3D rendering and previsualization tools. Photoshop and art related skills are not required, but helpful.
- Working knowledge of lighting networking systems and protocols.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office products.
- Demonstrate a positive and friendly attitude, a collaborative and professional demeanor, a consistent work ethic, and the ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations.
Education Required
Associates or better in Theatre or related field
Experience Required
3 years theatrical lighting experience
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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What We Do
Sight & Sound is a storytelling company passionate about bringing true stories of redemption to life on stage and on screen that reveal the power of the Gospel. Since its beginning as a traveling multi-media show in 1976, Sight & Sound has inspired over 30 million people with stories from the pages of scripture and history. Today, Sight & Sound operates two live-theater venues, immersing over a million people each year in state-of-the-art original productions. In 2020, Sight & Sound launched an online streaming platform, welcoming a new global audience from over 175 countries around the world. Most recently, Sight & Sound expanded into feature films, debuting at #2 in movie theaters across the nation. Sight & Sound is headquartered in Lancaster, PA with a second location in Branson, MO. Companywide, the ministry employees over 800 employees. For more information, visit www.sight-sound.com.
