Lighting Designer

About the Role & Team Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences.
From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over.
This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust.
The Lighting Designer leads the creation of our new live show lighting designs, and remounts of existing seasonal shows for the Walt Disney World Resort and other Disney Parks Worldwide.
This is a full-time role and will report to the Principal Lighting Designer.
What You Will Do Develop lighting designs for live shows and facility infrastructure as assigned Support other lighting designers through show programming and infrastructure/systems design Realize and maintain the design intent through the production of the creative process Participate in the project's creative development Develop and provide recommendations for project lighting budgets and labor requirements Stay up to date with current lighting technology, research, and development efforts within the industry Partner with Consultant Lighting Designers and vendors to ensure Disney quality, compatibility, training, and accurate documentation of all lighting services delivered Maintain the training of operating area lighting Technicians Conduct ongoing "Entertainment Show Quality" evaluations of existing offerings and provide support to maintain their original show intent Maintain up-to-date show documentation and lighting R&D lab Required Qualifications & Skills 3+ years of experience in the Entertainment Industry working in show development and operation of live shows Understanding of current technology and industry standards for all aspects of lighting design, (theatrical, industrial, concert, or touring) as applied to live show and facility systems Proficiency in computer drafting programs, programming, and operating multiple types of lighting consoles and controls Experience supporting the creative process by working with other Designers, Directors, Writers, and Producers Experience working in collaboration with a Master Electrician and lighting crew to lead, coordinate, prioritize, and troubleshoot during installation, focus, and cueing through the delivery of the project Proficiency in basic computer functions vital to operating in a Windows environment and industry-specific software Schedule availability to include weekends, variable shifts, and holidays Ability to travel domestically or internationally Education Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in theater with a focus on live show lighting Additional Information Benefits and Perks: We offer a rewards package to help you live your best life.
This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide.
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