Lighting Designer (IA) Position Available In Osceola, Florida

Lighting Designer (IA) Disney – 4.0

Celebration, FL Job Details Estimated:

$68.6K – $98.5K a year 5 hours ago Qualifications Theater Mid-level Windows Computer skills Construction Master Electrician Drafting 2 years Full Job Description Lighting Designer (IA) Apply Later Job

ID 10114551

Location Celebration, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted May 06, 2025

Job Summary:

Lighting Designer Celebration, FL Job Summary Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations worldwide! This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust! The Lighting Designer manages all aspects related to the creation of new live show lighting designs, and remounts of existing seasonal shows for Disney Cruise Line Entertainment. You will report to the Lighting Designer Principal. Responsibilities/You Will The Lighting Designer is responsible for developing and executing lighting designs for live shows and facility infrastructure as assigned. Realize and maintain the design intent through the effective execution of the creative process. Participate in project’s creative development. Stay current with lighting technology research and development efforts within industry. Partner with consultant lighting designers and vendors to ensure Disney quality, compatibility, training and proper documentation of all lighting services delivered. Function as a resource to maintain the proper training of shipboard technicians. Conduct on-going “Entertainment Show Quality” evaluations of existing offerings and provide support to maintain their original show intent. Maintain up-to-date show documentation. Partners with shipboard Manager of Entertainment Technical and shipboard entertainment technical teams with regards to past, present and future show installations. Complies with set policies and procedures as well as all maritime and ship rules, regulations and procedures. Partner with shoreside Entertainment Technical Leadership, Disney Cruise Line Safety partners and the Standards and Sustainment team to ensure Safety Management Systems and Operating Guideline documentation is up to date and in accordance with current safety and regulatory practices. Basic Qualifications/You Will Have 3-5 years of experience in the Entertainment Industry working in show development and operation of live shows Working knowledge of current technology and industry standards for all aspects of lighting design, (theatrical, industrial, concert, or touring) as applied to live show and facility systems Proficiency in programming and operating multiple types of lighting consoles and controls Proficiency in computerized drafting programs Experience supporting the creative process by working with other Designers, Directors, Writers and Producers Experience working in collaboration with a Master Electrician and lighting crew to prioritize, organize, instruct and trouble shoot during installation, focus and cueing through delivery of project Proficiency in basic computer functions necessary to operate in a Windows environment and industry specific software Understanding of facility design, engineering and construction Schedule availability to include weekends, variable shifts and holidays Ability to travel domestically or internationally Preferred Qualifications Experience facility design, engineering and construction 2 years experience in live show development with The Walt Disney Company Experience working with laser light technologies Knowledge of the Walt Disney culture Required Education College degree or equivalent experience in theater with a focus on live show lighting