Systems Specialist (Lighting and AV Control)
At a glance
Mid-level role at Luna Lux. Remote, United States · full-time · $75,000–$90,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build lighting and AV control systems with project design leads, shaping them around each project's objectives
- Create control diagrams, schedules, reports and specification packages for project milestones
- Research equipment with manufacturers and coordinate deliverables across the internal design team
- Review client deliverables for quality, attend project meetings and capture agendas or notes as needed
- Travel to project sites for installation supervision, integration or programming, and help install equipment when needed
What you bring
- At least three years designing control systems and show environments
- You have theater, film/TV, theme park or museum design and specification experience
- You are highly skilled in Vectorworks or AutoCAD drafting and understand theatrical control design
- You can read architectural plans, interpret electrical drawings and deliver work within project scope, schedule and budget
- You speak and write English fluently and hold a travel-ready passport, or can obtain one within six weeks of starting
Who this fits
This remote, full-time role suits someone who enjoys entertainment, museums, theme parks or theatrical work and can adapt to flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays. Expect travel estimated at about half the time, potentially both domestically and internationally, and close work with clients and vendors. The role reports to the Director of Systems.
From the employer
Luna Lux is a premier lighting design, AV design, media production, and equipment rental and procurement company founded in 2012. We provide lighting and AV design services for museum exhibitions, theme parks, live events, activation, and experiential industries.
Our design studio and central warehouse are located in Dallas, TX. We have representation in Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., allowing us to serve North America from coast to coast. Our European headquarters are located in Dublin, Ireland.
In addition to our Lighting and AV services, we also offer Media Production. That service includes concept design, content design, and media production.
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
The Systems Specialist will work with the project design leads for AV and lighting to develop comprehensive control systems. The Systems Specialist is expected to participate in creating drawings, schedules, and specifications packages. The Systems Specialist will be responsible for communicating with the design leads and understanding the project’s objectives. They will also work with the design staff to develop project deliverables, as detailed in the project description and contract.
The Systems Specialist may also assist in on-site installation supervision, integration, and programming for projects. Depending on project bandwidth, the Systems Specialist may be required to use ladders and lifts to install control equipment. The may also be tasked with providing support to other designers as needed.
Job Responsibilities:
Participate and lead control design projects
Coordinate with Lighting and AV design leads
Coordinate with 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
Produce design documents
Control one-line 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.
Requirement Capabilities:
Theater, Film/TV, Theme Park, and/or Museum Design and Specification Experience
Expert in either 3D drafting in either Vectorworks or AutoCAD
Working knowledge of theatrical control design
Working knowledge of architectural and facility requirements and integration of control equipment into an attraction, museum, or live event
Understanding of the creative process
Must be able to read architectural blueprints and interpret electrical drawings
3+ years experience in control 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 control 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
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 50%
The Systems Specialist reports to the Director of Systems.
Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000
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, IL, NY, and TX.
FLSA Exempt. EOE.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.