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TAD lighting, video designer

Keene State College
Keene, NH Part Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/25/2026
USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app

The Lighting Designer is responsible for researching and developing a complete lighting design for department student productions within a predetermined budget. Working collaboratively with the Director, Stage Manager, and Scenic Designer, the designer ensures the lighting vision supports the overall production aesthetic while adhering to all deadlines.

The designer drafts a full light plot using CAD software (VectorWorks, AutoDesk, or equivalent), develops a cue script prior to tech rehearsal, and prepares all associated paperwork including instrument schedules, channel hook-ups, focus charts, and magic sheets (LightWright format preferred). The designer assists with hang and focus, coordinates gel and gobo pulls and orders, and manages light rental requests as needed. Video design support may also be required on a per-production basis.

Duties/Responsibilities

(100%)

  • Research and develop lighting design for production according to predetermined budget
  • Draft light plot (in Vector Works, Auto Desk or other CAD program able to export into PDF) by pre-determined production dates
  • Meet with Director, stage manager to develop cue script before tech rehearsal; work with scenic designer to meet production needs adhering to production deadlines
  • Assist in hang and create focus charts for master electricians to use
  • Complete instrument schedule/channel hook-up/magic sheet or additional paperwork (LightWright format is preferred)
  • Meeting deadlines for videotaping/light run; light rental request (if needed); light plot (Gel/Gobo list, pulled and ordered)
  • Video design, as needed, per production

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

  • Must be experienced in academic theatre production setting

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Must have necessary lighting experience in specific software systems

Compensation Pay Range

$45 /hour

Keene State College is located in the scenic Monadnock region of Southwest New Hampshire and is an affiliate of the University System of New Hampshire. Located approximately 2 hours from Boston or Hartford CT, and 4 hours from New York City, the region contains many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a strong sense of community. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, please

visit: https://www.keene.edu, https://www.usnh.edu/ or https://www.ci.keene.nh.us.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Keene

Salary Grade

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00

Salary : $45

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