Lighting Specialist

JACOBS SCHOOL OF MUSIC (BL-MUS-IUBLA) Department Specific Responsibilities Oversees all lighting requirements for all events for the center. This includes developing, designing, and implementing lighting for events produced and performed by the school. Facilitates, organizes, and oversees the design implementation of guest lighting designers. Serves as an advisor to the executive director of production for future projects regarding lighting technology and vision. Creates drafting, light plots, and all necessary paperwork for the execution and archival of productions. Collaborates with Head Electrician to maintain and manage the departmental annual budget, crew schedules, and inventory. Coordinates with vendors for equipment rental and purchases to meet vision and design requirement Works closely and in conjunction with the Head Stage Electrician concerning logistics, lighting hangs, focus sessions, advising and facilitating software and hardware needs and implementing policies and procedures. General Responsibilities Develops lighting designs for the center. Facilitates designs of guest artists, while serving as an advisor and liaison to the guest artists during their visit. Prepares logistics, conducts lighting hangs and focus sessions in advance of arrival of guest designers. Acts as lead console programmer and assistant to guest designers. Functions as lighting supervisor for all opera, ballet, concert and other performance events at the center. Oversees the execution of stage lighting for productions presented by the school as well as the stage lighting for scheduled non-operatic/ballet performances. Advises and facilitates lighting and projection equipment needs and implementation of the equipment. Creates drafting, paperwork, and archival information for the implementation and recreation of productions. Supervises hourly and temporary employees. Provides and may implement processes improvement suggestions. Assists in managing the departmental budget under direction of the executive director of production. Maintains inventory and ongoing equipment maintenance records. EDUCATION Required Bachelor's degree in related field Preferred Master's degree in fine arts WORK EXPERIENCE Required 2 years in related field Preferred Experience in Lighting Design and implementation in the professional and/or academic arenas Skills Required Proficient communication skills Maintains a high degree of professionalism Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills Demonstrates a high commitment to quality Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty Highly thorough and dependable Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure Preferred Working knowledge of CAD/Vectorworks, Lightwright, Watchout Familiarity with all lighting instruments, including automated instruments, projectors, and computerized lightboards and systems Familiarity with photographic and computer software used to create media for projection effects Intimate working knowledge of CAD/Vectorworks, Lightwright, Adobe Photoshop, Watchout, QLab, Isadora, Disguise, Microsoft Excel and Word, and standard computer skills This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position one's self in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation. Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. IUB campus Musical Arts Center This is an in-person position. For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental insurance Health savings account with generous IU contributions Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Basic group life insurance paid by IU Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year Generous paid time off plans Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events Employee assistance program (EAP) Career Level: Career FLSA: Exempt Job Function: Educational Resources & Tech Job Family: Performing Arts #J-18808-Ljbffr