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Lighting Designer

Fargo, ND · On-site

Lighting Designer FTE: 1.0 | Exempt Location: Fargo, North Dakota Requires travel: Yes; company ... Develop lighting/rigging/stage plot and produce instrument sheets showing instrument numbers ...

Mills James Inc

Lighting Specialist

Hilliard, OH · On-site

This hands-on role involves preparing lighting designs and equipment for safe and timely ... Collaborate with the Video Specialist to balance stage lighting for live and remote audiences.

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How much do stage lighting designer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for stage lighting designer in the United States is $60,153.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,500.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Stage Lighting Designer do?

A Stage Lighting Designer is responsible for creating the lighting plan and effects for live performances such as theater, concerts, or events. They work closely with directors, set designers, and technicians to ensure that lighting enhances the mood, visibility, and overall impact of a production. Their work involves choosing lighting equipment, programming lighting cues, and overseeing installation and operation during rehearsals and performances. The designer also addresses any technical or creative challenges that arise to achieve the desired artistic vision.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Stage Lighting Designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Stage Lighting Designer, you need a solid understanding of lighting theory, color, stagecraft, and often a degree in theater production or a related field. Familiarity with lighting consoles (such as ETC or GrandMA), CAD software, and lighting design programs like Vectorworks Spotlight is typically required. Creativity, strong collaboration, and problem-solving skills help designers work effectively with directors and production crews. These abilities ensure that lighting enhances the mood, visibility, and overall impact of stage performances.

What are some common challenges faced by stage lighting designers when collaborating with directors and other production team members?

Stage lighting designers often navigate the challenge of aligning their creative vision with the director's concept and the overall production design. Effective communication is crucial, as lighting must complement set, costume, and sound design, often requiring compromises and adjustments during rehearsals. Managing technical limitations, such as venue equipment or budget constraints, is also common. Successful designers remain flexible, proactive in problem-solving, and responsive to feedback from the broader production team.

What is the difference between Stage Lighting Designer vs Lighting Technician?

AspectStage Lighting DesignerLighting Technician
CredentialsLighting design degree or equivalent, certifications in lighting softwareTechnical training, certifications in lighting equipment operation
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, theaters, concert venuesOn-site at venues, event setups, live productions
Employer & IndustryTheater companies, production houses, concert organizersEvent companies, theaters, touring productions

While both roles work with lighting, the Stage Lighting Designer focuses on creating the overall lighting concept and design, whereas the Lighting Technician handles the technical setup, operation, and maintenance of lighting equipment during productions.

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Infographic showing various Stage Lighting Designer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 87% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,153 per year, or $28.9 per hour.
Lighting Designer

Lighting Designer

Eagle Brook Church

Centerville, MN • On-site

$25 - $28/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Lighting Designer // EAGLE BROOK CHURCH
JOB OBJECTIVES
  • Leads the creative design and execution of lighting for weekend services, special events and Student Ministries at scheduled campuses
  • Supports the Technology team in maintenance on all lighting systems at scheduled campuses.
  • Assists in the development and training of lighting volunteers
  • Performs work requiring originality or talent
  • Reports to the Sr. Lighting Designer

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Participates as a part of Stage Design team and supports the implementation of stage design elements
  • Supports lighting repairs and technical support at assigned locations
  • Responsible for the technical development of lighting volunteers
  • Responsible for lighting console programming, operation and execution
  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
  • Follower of Jesus and aligns with Eagle Brook Church's 9 core beliefs
  • 2 years of experience working in a music, live production, creative or church environment
  • Proficient skills in live lighting console (GrandMA 2 + 3 console software)

Preferred Qualifications
  • Ministry background
  • Electrical or engineering background
  • Experience with visual design/motion graphics
  • Experience with rigging (Chain Motors and Basic Rigging)
  • Experience with lighting plot and diagram design/creation in CAD Software for stage design (Vectorworks)
  • Experience with lighting previsualization programming software (Capture, MA3D, Depence)
  • Experience with live visual content playback (Green Hippo Media Server, ProPresenter)

JOB DETAILS
  • Location: Centerville, MN, worksites will vary by assignment
  • FSLA Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly
  • Starting Salary Range: $25.00-$28.00
  • Employment Classification: Full Time
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • Workdays: Wednesday-Sunday. Wednesday nights for Student Ministries and occasional events for special events. Expected to work 45+ weekends per year.
  • Work Hours: varies
  • Remote Eligible: may be eligible to work from home one day per week
  • Ministry/Department: Creative Arts
  • Team: Production

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Regular moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
  • Regular repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
  • Regular noisy environments
  • Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like
  • Occasional moving of self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces
  • Occasional standing or sitting for prolonged periods
  • Occasional adjusting or moving objects up to 30 pounds in all directions
  • Occasional communicating with others to exchange information
  • Occasional operating machinery and/or power tools
  • Occasional assessment of accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
  • Occasional hazardous conditions
  • Occasional poor ventilation
  • Occasional small and/or enclosed spaces
  • Occasional sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing
  • Occasional light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds
  • Occasional medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds
  • Occasional heavy work that includes moving object up to 100 pounds or mor

BENEFITS
Eagle Brook Church's benefit plan is designed to help you stay healthy, feel secure and maintain work/life balance. Offering a competitive benefits package is just one way we strive to provide our employees with a rewarding workplace. We offer the following benefits to our full-time employees:
  • medical, dental and vision coverage
  • health savings account (HSA)
  • dependent care FSA
  • employer-provided life insurance + additional voluntary life insurance
  • accident and critical illness insurance
  • employer-provided short-term and long-term disability
  • paid family and medical leave (PFML)
  • member assistance program (MAP)
  • generous paid-time off and holidays
  • 403b retirement plan with company contribution
  • development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth
  • casual dress and work environment

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES
Eagle Brook Church provides reasonable accommodation for their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with Eagle Brook Church, call 651-429-9227 or email staffing@eaglebrookchurch.com and let us know the support you need.

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