Lx Specialist

Personal attributes

Anyone with these attributes and a desire to work hard will be given support to push themselves and their career

• Confidence in working as a head of department for both internal and external projects
• Passion working with lighting equipment and technology
• Problem solving skills in a pressured environment
• Ability to read, manipulate and understand plans and work to them.
• Ability to explain thoughts and ideas in an efficient way to different audiences
• Time management skills
• Adaptability
• Knowledge and experience designing and creating power system

Desirable knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of entertainment level networking
• Uses of capture and other lighting programs
• Working with project management and working with designers.
• Safe working at height (training will also be provided)

Main Responsibilities

• To be able to understand and interpret technical plans and draw them where necessary so that others can understand them well
• To rig, set up, focus and de-rig lighting and related equipment
• To be able to work under pressure to a given timeline/build schedule
• To program/operate lighting consoles to a reasonable standard including Avolites Titan console.
• To act as a "responsible person" on behalf of the Lighting department on site when required
• To supervise other technicians, freelancers and local crew on site
• Advise production and venue staff on the best system to deliver the event
• To specify pre-event prep work and assist where necessary to ensure completion of a job
• To learn and harness information from your peers and colleagues to improve your techniques, skills, and development
• To work in compliance with Health and safety policy and all company procedures at all times
• To always represent the company in a positive manner
• To fulfil other reasonable duties as required by line manager or as requested by a senior person when on site

Working environment

We consistently look at advancing any of our staff. Training and 1 to 1 sessions will ensure you can push your career and skillset further from specialist video work to rigging safety and design. As a specialist you will also be tasked with running these sessions as part of internal projects.

Safety and security of our staff is a primary concern. As such please be aware that your working environment will be different to a 'standard' job, including:

• Non-standard working ours: This may include working evenings, weekends or overnight shifts. Time in lieu policy applys
• Working away from home: We work on events all over the UK and Europe so travel and hotel stays may be requested subject to the jobs needs
• Working at height: Training can be given as necessary