Lighting Manager - Media & Advertising

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