Lighting Designer

To be formally considered for this role, please complete the application form linked HERE.

Established in 2003, Another Planet Entertainment is the only independent, locally owned and operated, full service concert production company in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. We promote events 52 weeks a year in venues from clubs to stadiums to multi-day festivals and everything in between. APE exclusively operates and promotes concerts at the Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley, San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, The Castro, and The Independent, the Fox Theater in Oakland, Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys, Channel 24 in Sacramento, as well as co-promoter of The Bellwether in Los Angeles. Our Annual festival and events include San Francisco’s Outside Lands and Golden Gate Park Concerts in Golden Gate Park. Another Planet also includes Artist Management and Special Events divisions.

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Lighting Designer | CH24

Job Title: Lighting Designer

Status: $24 -$35 per hour, Part Time/Seasonal (non-exempt) – commensurate with experience

Reports to: APE Director of Production and Channel 24 Production Manager

Location: Sacramento, CA

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Perform load in and out of tour production gear and equipment
• Ensure all lighting equipment is functioning properly before and after each event, troubleshooting and resolving any technical issues.
• Program and operate the lighting console for lighting check and shows.
• Setup, operate, and call cues for spot lights as needed.
• Assist with venue stage power and help troubleshoot any electrical issues
• Create a cordial, cooperative, and welcoming environment for artists and tours.
• Ensure lighting needs for special and private events are met
• Communicate with touring lighting designers to answer their technical questions and facilitate their needs.
• Conduct regular inspections, maintenance, and repairs on lighting equipment, including fixtures, cabling, and control systems.
• Attend production meetings, tech notes, and other meetings as needed by Production and requested by Management.
• When requested, participate in advance walk-throughs and surveys.

Skills / Experience

• 4-6 years experience as a lighting designer either with a touring production, venue staff, staff designer for lighting vendor or design firm.
• Familiarity with grandMA consoles, sACN, networking, Paradigm control systems, and set up and operation in a multi-console sACN environment.
• Experience with and ability to troubleshoot lighting networking infrastructure (over ethernet and fiber)
• Must have in depth knowledge of DMX routing and troubleshooting.
• Basic knowledge of power distribution and rigging safety. Must have OSHA 10 certification.
• Must have general electrical knowledge and be able to properly diagnose electrical issues. Must be able to calculate lighting loads and balance phases. Must be able to understand and utilize Ohm’s Law
• Experience with haze, lasers, or video integration in live events.
• Basic knowledge of power distribution and rigging safety.
• Ability to read and interpret lighting plots, production designs, and technical drawings.
• Must have the ability to work in fast-paced and high stress situations while maintaining grace and composure.

Professional & Interpersonal Skills

• Knowledge of the music industry and passion for live music.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity.
• Ability to improvise and problem solve on the go.
• Attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Must feel comfortable with using a computer and basic computer programs (email, word processing)
• Experience with Google Drive and Microsoft products is a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills and a professional, fun, friendly attitude
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and overtime hours.
• Ability to repeatedly lift, push or maneuver items up to 75 pounds, either alone or with assistance from others, as well as scale ladders and work in high places.

Another Planet Entertainment is committed to producing events and concerts with an independent, forward-thinking approach. Our team is composed of talented, driven individuals that are passionate about music and live events.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must be 18 years or older to apply.