Job Summary:
WHO ARE YOU?
Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at lighting? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of being creative and detail-oriented. Is this you? Read on…
WHO ARE WE?
Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next-generation-we special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.
Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.
THE ROLE
Insomniac is looking for a Lighting Project Manager, Elevated Experiences. This position will report to BOH Manager, Elevated Experiences
RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Lead and manage the lighting team, including technicians, and support staff
+ Work closely with the production designer to develop and refine lighting concepts for events per festival brand guidelines.
+ Oversee the process of ordering rental lighting equipment for events
+ Oversee all aspects of the lighting team, including pre-production, onsite, and post-production.
+ Negotiate and confirm quotes and basic terms of contract with lighting vendors.
+ Work alongside the Director of Elevated Experiences to stay within given budgets.
+ Coordinate the setup, programming, and testing of lighting systems during load-in.
+ Work alongside the BOH Manager to create the power plot.
QUALIFICATIONS
+ Proven experience in lighting design and project management for live events.
+ Strong technical knowledge of lighting systems, equipment, and software.
+ Leadership experience in managing a team of lighting professionals.
+ Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
+ Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing event dynamics.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
+ Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments
+ May work in drastic temperature climates
+ Must be willing to frequently travel to work events during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.
Hiring Salary Range: $26.00 - $30.00 USD
Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful California applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Insomniac takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYInsomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
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The expected compensation for this position is:
$20.80 USD - $26.00 USD Hourly
** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.