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.

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