2027 ASSISTANT LIGHTING DESIGNER

JOB SUMMARY
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (OTSL) is seeking an organized and collaborative Assistant Lighting Designer to support the planning, installation, and execution of lighting designs for our 2027 Festival Season. Working closely with the Lighting Designer, Master Electrician, Lighting Supervisor, and Video Designer, the Assistant Lighting Designer helps maintain the artistic integrity and smooth operation of four operas performed in rotating repertory.

This position supports season preparation, technical rehearsals, performances, focus sessions, and production changeovers. The Assistant Lighting Designer creates and maintains lighting paperwork, assists with the festival lighting plot, tracks cueing and design changes, and provides ongoing production support throughout the season. Evening rehearsals and periodic weekend work are required.

JOB DUTIES / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
+ Assisting two of the Lighting Designers with season preparation and the creation, organization, and maintenance of required lighting paperwork.
+ Updating and managing seasonal paperwork, including production inventories and co-production documentation.
+ Generating drawings, plots, and related materials as assigned by the Lighting Designers.
+ Supporting changeovers between productions in repertory.
+ Working directly with the Lighting Designers during technical rehearsals to build cues, track changes, maintain cue notes, and create spotlight operator cue sheets.
+ Serving as a communication liaison between the Lighting Designers and Master Electrician during technical rehearsals as needed.
+ Maintaining a quiet and efficient tech table environment.
+ Running focus checks before performances and helping maintain the artistic integrity of each lighting design after opening.
+ Supporting ongoing lighting adjustments and troubleshooting throughout the season.
+ Coordinating lighting rentals and purchases with the Lighting Supervisor.
+ Assisting with the training and mentorship of electrics crew members and other assistants as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES / SOFT SKILLS
+ Knowledge of theatrical lighting principles and practices
+ Ability to read and draft lighting plots and related paperwork
+ Experience with theatrical lighting equipment and programming on ETC consoles
+ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
+ Collaborative communication and people-management skills
+ Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required

ABOUT OPERA THEATRE OF SAINT LOUIS
At Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, our four-show repertory season creates a fast-paced and collaborative production environment unlike any other. Our 987-seat theater brings together experienced professionals, nationally recognized designers, and emerging artists and technicians in a culture of collaboration, mentorship, and learning all while creating world-class opera. OTSL has long been a training ground for the next generation of arts professionals, offering meaningful opportunities for mentorship, hands-on experience, and artistic growth. We are committed to developing the next generation of production professionals while producing work of the highest artistic quality.

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

TO APPLY:
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