Show Lighting Designer II

Job Description The Universal Studios Hollywood Entertainment Lighting & Electrics team serves as the lighting project management and design group for Entertainment projects. This team supports and interfaces with other Entertainment groups, including Creative, Production Design, Technical Design, Special Effects, Audio & Video, Show Control, and more to ensure successful creative and technical execution of all lighting and show power elements throughout the year. The overall goal of this team is to develop and create both creative and technical designs and processes throughout show lighting development and execution that leave a lasting impression on our guests and team members. The Lighting Designer 2 focuses on multiple projects throughout the year and may be assigned a variety of types of projects based on departmental needs. This includes, but is not limited to seasonal events, special events, infrastructure improvement projects, and research and development projects. The level of involvement in these projects varies on the magnitude of the project assigned. Key Responsibilities Serve as a resource during the early project creative development process, providing input, research, and feedback as required for lighting project startup. Lead the design development, production, operation, strike, and closeout of all show lighting and show power elements, including communicating design intent to other groups. Interface with the creative and design teams to generate show lighting documentation. Research lighting technologies (fixtures, data distribution, tools, etc.) and installation methodologies to determine the best implementation for a given project. Research and provide feedback to the production design and technical design teams to ensure proper integration of all elements throughout the design development process. Generate or facilitate the creation of lighting plots, including multiple iterations as required. Generate required show lighting documentation, including fixtures schedules, equipment lists, and power/load schedules. Ensure design information is submitted to any required engineering group for inclusion in engineering or permit drawings, including placement of jurisdictionally required egress lighting and exit signage, if such systems are required. This may include load schedules required for electrical engineering and permitting. Support research and development or mock-ups of lighting concepts. Lead and support the in‑field installation of planned designs, documenting and communicating any adjustments to the original intent and communicating these changes to multiple disciplines. Coordinate the selection, placement and installation of practical lighting fixtures. Support show lighting programming, including lighting systems/consoles and interfacing with external show control equipment. Coordinate the installation, focus, maintenance, and strike of all lighting elements in‑field, including coordinating directly or working with the lighting project manager on the logistics of equipment. Work with lighting and department project management to establish and maintain a lighting project budget and schedule, providing requested financial information in a timely fashion for approval, properly estimating and providing technician labor forecasts, and iterating on design to align with all project requirements. Generate, collect, and execute any show lighting notes as required. Fulfill any required administrative functions of the show lighting role, including collaboration with other show lighting designers and lighting technicians. Qualifications BA in technical theatre, architecture, design or a similar field, and/or a minimum of 6 years equivalent experience in theatrical, themed entertainment, touring, or related environment applying the practices of lighting design or master electrician work. Thoroughly understands the concepts of lighting design practices, including the properties and application of light as a tool to serve the overall creative and storytelling process. Proficiency with lighting and show power distribution systems, including both facility‑wide and temporary/touring‑based systems. Ability to read and properly interpret a variety of drawings, including engineering documentation, code plans, and architectural plans. Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Vectorworks. Advanced proficiency in Lightwright or generating required lighting documentation in Vectorworks. Ability to generate comprehensive show lighting documentation, including plots, fixture schedules, focus charts, equipment lists, power schedules, and practical schedules from scratch. Ability to establish and follow show lighting documentation CAD standards. Ability to properly adhere to lighting project deliverable timelines, delegating specific deliverables to other show lighting team members to keep projects on track. Experience with office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Possesses effective and concise communication skills required to interact with other design and technical groups. This position requires flexible availability. Based on project needs, work may require on‑site presence on weekends and overnight work. Desired Characteristics Understands low‑voltage LED lighting and power/dimming systems. Understands how to interface and program with ETC control systems, including both theatrical and architectural systems such as EOS, Mosaic, and Paradigm. Benefits This position is eligible for company‑sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and various discounts and perks. Salary range: $85,000–$115,000. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. 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