Company Description

Luna Lux is a premier lighting design, AV design, and equipment rental procurement, and integration company founded in 2012. We provide lighting and AV design services for museum exhibitions, theme parks, live events, activation, and experiential industries. We also offer technical labor and equipment rentals in North America with a specific focus on live events.  

Our design studio and central warehouse are located in Dallas, TX. We have representation in Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, and Philadelphia., allowing us to serve North America from coast to coast. Our European headquarters is in Dublin.

We design for:

• Theatre
• Museum Installations
• Theme Parks
• Cruise Ships
• Corporate Events
• Architectural and Permanent Installations
• Indoor and Outdoor Projection Mapped Activations
• Live Event Broadcasts
• Concerts
• Activations

Job Description

The designer will assist the design team in creating all lighting designs, based on staff designation. The designer is expected to create drawings, schedules, and specifications packages. The designer will be responsible for communicating with the client and understanding the project’s objectives. The designer works with the design staff to develop project deliverables as detailed in the project description and contract.

The designer will also assist in on-site installation supervision, integration, and programming for projects. It may be required for the designer to use ladders and lifts to assist in installing lighting equipment.

Job Responsibilities:
Lead lighting design projects

• Be the lead designer and communicate directly with the client
• Organize and manage the internal design team to produce milestone deliverables.

Support other lead designers

• Support other designers as needed, based on project needs
• Provide equipment research and communicate with manufacturers 
• Provide equipment studies (lighting, audio, projection, etc) 
• Translate designer mark-ups into project design documents 

Produce design documents

• Plans
• Details and elevations
• Control diagrams
• Schedules, reports, and specification packages

Attend project meetings and provide meeting agendas and notes as needed
Perform QAQC on all client deliverables
Travel to the project site and client meetings as required
Continue professional development and education for emerging technologies
Performs other related duties as assigned.
 

Qualifications

Requirement Capabilities:

• Theater, Film/TV, Theme Park, and/or Museum Design and Specification Experience
• Proficient in either 3D drafting in either Vectorworks or AutoCAD
• Working knowledge of theatrical lighting or AV design 
• Working knowledge of architectural and facility requirements and integration of lighting equipment  into an attraction, museum, or live event
• Understanding of the creative process 
• Must be able to read architectural blueprints and interpret electrical drawings
• 5+ years experience in lighting and show design 
• Ability to deliver on a Project’s established scope, schedule, and budget
• Strong understanding of current technology and industry standards for all aspects of lighting design, as applied to live show and facility infrastructure systems
• Ability to work flexible hours - nights, weekends, holidays
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or G Suite
• Possess excellent communication skills; highly motivated; can accept direction easily.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Desired Capabilities:

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign)
• Experience with Lightwright (if applicable)
• Ability to work closely with all relevant staff to prioritize, organize, instruct, and problem-solve during installation, content integration, and programming

Travel is estimated at 25%

The designer reports to the Design Studio Manager.

Benefits:

• Company provided health insurance (100% of employees insurance premium covered) that includes medical, dental, and vision.
• Participation in company 401k plan. 100% match of the first 4% deferred salary.
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off Policy

Additional Information

The right candidate has strong organizational skills, the ability to manage deadlines, prioritize, and adjust as needed. It’s important that you enjoy or have had experience working in entertainment, theme parks, museums, and theatrical experiences. 

Successful candidates may be required to travel domestically and internationally and must be comfortable working closely with clients and vendors of different cultural backgrounds. Successful candidates must have a valid passport with no travel restrictions or the ability to obtain one within 6 weeks after employment. 

This position is a Full Time Permanent opportunity for the right candidate. This position is a remote position, with preference given to candidates living in CA, MA, NC, NY, IL, NY, PA, and TX. Candidates must reside and be legally eligible to work in the US

FLSA Exempt. EOE.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.