Lighting Manager - Media & Advertising

Overview

A pioneering immersive arts and entertainment company is seeking a Lighting Manager to lead and support a team of talented lighting designers. This company is known for its large-scale, interactive art installations and experiential storytelling. Their work blends art, technology, and entertainment to create boundary-pushing, immersive environments.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management

Lead and support a team of five lighting designers.

Advocate for lighting needs at a corporate level, securing necessary resources and systems.

Ensure a healthy, collaborative team environment while maintaining structure and efficiency.

Provide clear and constructive feedback to both the team and leadership.

Project Oversight & Execution

Oversee lighting design for large-scale, immersive exhibits and permanent installations.

Work closely with other creative and technical teams to ensure lighting integrates seamlessly into overall designs.

Manage schedules, budgets, and logistics related to lighting implementation.

Ensure projects are completed on time and to the highest artistic and technical standards.

Travel & On-Site Work

Travel as needed to installation sites, including extended stays (up to three months) in cities where projects are being executed.

Initial focus on Los Angeles and New York, though management roles have greater flexibility in travel.

Skills & Requirements

Proven experience in large-scale lighting design for permanent exhibits, immersive experiences, or themed entertainment.

Strong managerial experience—this role requires hands-on leadership with experience overseeing a team.

Ability to balance creative vision with logistical execution in complex, multi-faceted projects.

Excellent communication and diplomacy skills—able to foster an inclusive and positive team environment while maintaining structure and efficiency.

Experience working with themed construction projects and coordinating with multiple departments.

Cultural fit is a priority—someone who is open-minded, flexible, and thrives in a collaborative, artist-driven environment.

Preferred Experience

Backgrounds in hotels, art exhibits, nightclubs, or immersive entertainment.

A passion for art, creative expression, and innovative lighting design.

Workplace Culture

Radically inclusive and collaborative— applicants are welcomed from all backgrounds and perspectives.

Open, transparent leadership with a focus on building a strong, supportive team.

While political views are not a requirement, the culture leans progressive and values inclusivity.

A great fit for artists, creatives, and those with a bit of a punk or rave spirit.

Salary

$80,000 - $120,000

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