Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations ... The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world's largest ...
Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations ... The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world's largest ...
Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations ... The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world's largest ...
Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations ... The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world's largest ...
Run temporary power for seasonal events. * Intermediate lighting knowledge including hanging and focusing of lighting instruments and addressing fixtures. * Basic knowledge and operational skills of ...
Run temporary power for seasonal events. * Intermediate lighting knowledge including hanging and focusing of lighting instruments and addressing fixtures. * Basic knowledge and operational skills of ...
Warehouse Lead - Lighting Department
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Warehouse Lead - Lighting Department
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$25 - $30/hr
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$80K - $110K/yr
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Technical Product Specialist - Lighting
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$80K - $110K/yr
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Got Light is an award-winning production company specializing in lighting, audio, video, staging, and drape. We provide a five-star approach to special events, corporate events, and weddings in the ...
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Associate Lighting Supervisor
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Associate Lighting Supervisor
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Special Event Technician (Continuous)
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... event lighting. • Maintain overall property cleanliness across public spaces, and equipment by executing the established preventive maintenance program. • Performs other duties as assigned by ...
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$91K - $122K/yr
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Lead Lighting Designer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$91K - $122K/yr
Participate in lighting industry organizations and events to build supporting relationships and knowledge * Model accountability as an integral member of the design teams in which you are involved
Lead Lighting Designer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$91K - $122K/yr
Participate in lighting industry organizations and events to build supporting relationships and knowledge * Model accountability as an integral member of the design teams in which you are involved
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San Francisco, CA · On-site
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SFDK Audio/Lighting Technician $17.25/HR
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Technical Manager, Live Production North America - Fixed Term Project/Contract
Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1
Knowledge of standard camera, grip, and graphic broadcast production gear, as well as live broadcast & event lighting, audio, graphics, and video production procedures, technologies, and workflows.
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Technical Manager, Live Production North America - Fixed Term Project/Contract
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Job description
Job Summary:
WHO ARE YOU?
Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at elevated customer experience? Then you're in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of the event operations space. Is this you? Read on...
WHO ARE WE?
Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.
Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world's largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.
THE ROLE
Insomniac is looking for a Lighting Team Member. This position will report to the Lighting Project Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Execute the installation of lighting fixtures according to the direction provided by the lighting project manager and production designer
Assist with running electrical wiring and assisting with troubleshooting electrical issues
Assisting with programming specialty lighting
Additional duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience in lighting setup and operation for live events
Familiarity with electrical systems and troubleshooting
Basic understanding of lighting programming and control systems
Detail-oriented with a commitment to achieving precise and high-quality results
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Position requires constant walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 75lbs
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments
May work in drastic temperature climates
Must be willing to frequently travel to work events during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.
Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Insomniac will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Insomniac also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Insomniac will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
Hiring Salary Range: $22.00-$30.00 an hour
Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Nevada Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful Nevada applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Nevada or perform the position from Nevada. Similar positions located outside of Nevada will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Insomniac takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
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