Lighting Department Manager (Audio Visual)

Status: Full Time

Working Days: Sunday thru Saturday, driven by events schedule, 22 days per month

Travel Required: Yes (approx. 95%)

Hours Per Day: Approx. 10

Technical Elements:

As a full-service event production company, we bring professional-grade A/V services, custom event design, and end-to-end support to events of all sizes. From intimate gatherings to large-scale concerts and corporate conferences. Our Atlanta-based team combines industry expertise with an eye for detail, ensuring that every aspect of every event is flawlessly executed.

Job Overview

Technical Elements is seeking a Lighting Department Manager to lead the lighting team across live events and internal operations. This role oversees lighting design,prep, execution, maintenance, and team coordination to ensure high-quality results for every project.

The Design & Lighting team at Technical Elements supports events from inception to completion and works closely with management, production, warehouse, and repair teams to turn creative concepts into build-ready, real-world solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the lighting department’s daily operations, scheduling, and show support.
• Lead the drawing and creating set design and lighting plots for upcoming events.
• Oversee lighting prep, maintenance inventory readiness, and documentation.
• Collaborate with production, warehouse and sales teams.
• Supervise train, and support lighting staff and freelancers
• Assist with equipment planning, budgeting, and process improvement.

Skills Required

• Vectorworks Spotlight, Capture, and other visualization tools.
• Lighting Consoles: GrandMA 3, GrandMA 2, Jands Vista, High End Systems, Etc.
• Lighting network control, power, and troubleshooting.
• Strong leadership,communication, and organization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work well under pressure
• Knowledge of lighting plots, technical documentation, and event workflows.
• A proactive solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail.

Position Profile

This position is best suited for a hands-on leader who is equally comfortable managing people, shaping systems, and supporting high-level event execution. Success in the role requires creative judgment, technical precision, operational discipline, and consistent collaboration across the full Technical Elements project lifecycle.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in building LED video walls?
• Are you proficient on Novastar or Brompton LED Processors? List all relevant LED knowledge or certifications.
• Can you Focus and Tune a Video Projector? List all relevant Video knowledge or certifications.
• Do you have experience in deploying and rigging large Lighting Systems? Tell me about your Favorite show you were the lead on.
• Tell me about your lighting specific knowledge. What consoles are you comfortable with? GrandMA, Jands Vista, ETC, High End Systems, etc..

Experience:

• Live Event Production: 5 years (Required)
• Vectorworks: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Woodstock, GA 30188 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000