About this opportunity
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS lists this Lighting Department Manager opportunity in atlanta, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Working Days: Sunday thru Saturday, driven by events schedule, Approx. 22 days per month broken up into (15-17 Event days, 5-7 Office days)
Travel Required: Yes (approx. 95%)
Technical Elements
As a full-service event production company, we bring professional-grade A/V services, custom event design, and end-to-end support to events of all sizes. From intimate gatherings to large-scale concerts and corporate conferences. Our Atlanta-based team combines industry expertise with an eye for detail, ensuring that every aspect of every event is flawlessly executed.
Job Overview
Technical Elements is seeking a Lighting Department Manager to lead the lighting team across
live events and internal operations. This role oversees lighting design, prep, execution, maintenance, and team coordination to ensure high-quality results for every project.
The Design & Lighting team at Technical Elements supports events from inception to completion and works closely with management, production, warehouse, and repair teams to turn creative concepts into build-ready, real-world solutions.
Responsibilities
Lead the lighting department’s daily operations, scheduling, and show support.
Lead the drawing, creating, set design, and lighting plots for upcoming events.
Oversee lighting prep, maintenance, inventory repair and QC, and documentation.
Collaborate with production, warehouse, and sales teams.
Supervise, train, and support lighting staff and freelancers
Assist with equipment planning, budgeting, and process improvement.
Skills Required
Vectorworks Spotlight, Capture, Twinmotion, and other visualization tools.
Lighting Consoles: GrandMA 3, GrandMA 2, Jands Vista, High End Systems, Etc.
Lighting network control, power, rigging, and troubleshooting.
Strong leadership, communication, and organization skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and work well under pressure.
Knowledge of lighting plots, technical documentation, and event workflows.
A proactive solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail.
Position Profile
This role is tailor‑made for a hands‑on leader who is equally comfortable organizing systems in the office, designing plots behind a screen, and leading a crew on an event site. You must possess a sharp creative eye, technical precision, operational discipline, and a passion for the fast‑paced lifestyle across the full Technical Elements project life cycle.
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Worksite address
atlanta, GA, 30383, US
Who can apply
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