Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
CP
CWP Productions
Lighting Engineer/Designer
Career Insights for Lighting Technician
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Arkansas data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Lighting Technician sets up, maintains, and dismantles light fixtures, lighting control devices, and the associated lighting electrical and rigging equipment used for photography, television, film, video, and live productions. May focus or operate light fixtures, attach color filters or other lighting accessories.
$57,841 / year median in Arkansas
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Lighting Engineer/Designer CWP Productions Little Rock, AR Job Details Full-time $68,000 - $70,000 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Teamwork 3D modeling software Technical documentation Interpreting technical drawings Logistics Lighting control system operation Blueprint creation using CAD software Rigging Vectorworks Live production performance Stage rigging Production documentation Full Job Description The Lighting Engineer/Designer position is responsible for operating all lighting equipment in support of CWP events, under the guidance of the Production Manager. Direct contact with clients and the ability to use cutting edge tools to artistically and creatively execute the client's vision is required.
Essential Role and Responsibilities:
- Design lighting systems for live events including corporate shows, concerts, festivals, and special events
- Create detailed lighting plots, paperwork, and 3D visualizations using Vectorworks
- Collaborate with clients, producers, and internal teams to interpret creative goals and technical needs
- Specify lighting fixtures, control systems, power distribution, and rigging requirements
- Program and/or oversee programming of lighting consoles as needed
- Attend production meetings, site visits, load-ins, rehearsals, and show calls
- Troubleshoot and adapt designs in fast-paced, live environments
- Ensure designs meet safety standards, budgets, and timelines
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Lighting Designer in live event, theatrical, or entertainment production
- Proficiency in Vectorworks for lighting plots and documentation
- Strong understanding of lighting fixtures, control protocols, dimming, and power
- Experience working with GrandMA3 lighting consoles
- Ability to read and create technical drawings and production paperwork
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and travel as required
- Knowledge of rigging and production logistics