Technical Elements is hiring!
Lighting Department Manager
Status: Full Time
Working Days: Sunday thru Saturday, driven by events schedule, Approx. 22 days per month broken up into (15-17 Event days, 5-7 Office days)
Travel Required: Yes (approx. 95%)
Hours Per Day: Approx. 10
Technical Elements:
As a full-service event production company, we bring professional-grade A/V services, custom event design, and end-to-end support to events of all sizes. From intimate gatherings to large-scale concerts and corporate conferences. Our Atlanta-based team combines industry expertise with an eye for detail, ensuring that every aspect of every event is flawlessly executed.
Job Overview
Technical Elements is seeking a Lighting Department Manager to lead the lighting team across
live events and internal operations. This role oversees lighting design, prep, execution, maintenance, and team coordination to ensure high-quality results for every project.
The Design & Lighting team at Technical Elements supports events from inception to completion and works closely with management, production, warehouse, and repair teams to turn creative concepts into build-ready, real-world solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the lighting department’s daily operations, scheduling, and show support.
- Lead the drawing, creating, set design, and lighting plots for upcoming events.
- Oversee lighting prep, maintenance, inventory repair and QC, and documentation.
- Collaborate with production, warehouse, and sales teams.
- Supervise, train, and support lighting staff and freelancers
- Assist with equipment planning, budgeting, and process improvement.
Skills Required
- Vectorworks Spotlight, Capture, Twinmotion, and other visualization tools.
- Lighting Consoles: GrandMA 3, GrandMA 2, Jands Vista, High End Systems, Etc.
- Lighting network control, power, rigging, and troubleshooting.
- Strong leadership,communication, and organization skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work well under pressure.
- Knowledge of lighting plots, technical documentation, and event workflows.
- A proactive solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail.
Position Profile
This role is tailor-made for a hands-on leader who is equally comfortable organizing systems in the office, designing plots behind a screen, and leading a crew on an event site. You must possess a sharp creative eye, technical precision, operational discipline, and a passion for the fast-paced lifestyle across the full Technical Elements project life cycle.
