Lead Lighting Techician (Touring)expired
Pace Live
Posted on: June 21, 2025
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Description:
Job Summary
Join Eireann by A Taste of Ireland as Lead Lighting Technician. Set up, program, operate, and maintain the lighting rig on tour. Ideal for a touring-savvy LX with great cueing skills and experience leading lighting across diverse venues.
Job Description
We're looking for an experienced Lead Lighting Technician to take charge of all lighting elements for Eireann, the newest touring production from A Taste of Ireland. This role is ideal for a confident, hands-on lighting operator who thrives in fast-paced touring environments and can deliver a consistent, high-quality show across varied venues.
You'll be responsible for setting up the lighting rig, programming cues, operating the show, and managing the lighting pack during transport and load-ins. Working closely with the Stage Manager and local crews, you'll adapt quickly to different spaces and ensure the lighting design is executed cleanly and on time.
The show features a detailed cue structure and a consistent lighting design, which may require moderate to significant adjustments depending on each venue's setup. You'll also assist with general pack-in/pack-out duties and help troubleshoot related technical issues on the road.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead all lighting setup, programming, and operation on tour
Execute lighting cues during performances with precision
Maintain lighting rig and troubleshoot any issues
Liaise with venue tech teams to adapt and patch into house systems
Ensure lighting design integrity across all venues
Support pack-in, pack-out, and broader tech duties as needed
Accommodation, travel, and per diems provided. Fixed-term touring contract commencing early August.
Job Requirements
3+ years' experience as a lighting technician in touring or professional theatre
Confident programming and operating lighting desks (preferably ETC or similar)
Strong understanding of lighting networks, patching, and fixture types
Able to adapt lighting designs to different venue layouts
Experience working with timecoded or cue-based shows
Skilled in troubleshooting under pressure
Physically fit and comfortable with rigging and pack-in/pack-out tasks
Strong communication and collaboration with touring and local crews
Full-time availability from early August through the touring period
Job Responsibilities
Set up and operate the touring lighting rig in each venue
Program and run lighting cues for all performances
Adjust and adapt the lighting design to suit each venue
Maintain and troubleshoot all lighting equipment on the road
Liaise with local venue staff to integrate and patch systems
Ensure the lighting design is delivered accurately and consistently
Assist with pack-in and pack-out alongside the touring crew
Support a safe, efficient, and collaborative work environment
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and availability to [email protected] with the subject line “Lead Lighting Technician – Eireann”.
We encourage early applications and will be reviewing submissions on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for interview before the closing date.
Applications close Friday 28 June 2025.
Contact name: James Fischer
Contact email: [email protected]
Application Deadline:
June 27, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job Category:
Performing
Payment status:
Paid
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