Title - Lighting Technician Location - San Diego, CA Duration - 2 Years (on call/as needed role)
Summary: Client is looking for a creative and talented lighting technician to join our contingent workforce team. As a lighting technician, you will work across all types of video content and may cover productions inside studios or outside on location. You will help to create the right atmosphere to set a scene and evoke an audience's response. The work demands high-level technical and creative skills to follow instructions that ensure the desired production lighting is achieved. Job Duties:
Collaborate with the production team to create captivating lighting arrangements for various studio and locational shoots.
Work with other designers, editors, producers, and clients to comprehend the project goals and expectations
Work with director to plan all aspects of shots
Give realistic, creative input and guidance to scene preparation
Excellent theoretical knowledge of filming lighting techniques
Design lighting plans based on artistic vision and technical expertise
Communicate with directors and other designers to determine color schemes and moods.
Knowledge of lighting equipment, problem-solving, teamwork.
Handle cameras, lighting and audio equipment for field and studio productions
Make sure that the multimedia content follows the quality standards and guidelines of the company and the clients
Support the Client with multimedia production, including setting up, maintaining and fixing the lighting equipment
Work with make-up artists, lighting, and sound staff to create the best final effect
Solve technical or practical problems
Stay informed on modern technology and current industry trends to ensure you use the most updated methods to do the job
Edit footage as needed
Qualifications:
At least 3 years of experience in lighting design or a related role
Skillful in using various lighting system, such as ETC
Creative and artistic skills, with a good sense of aesthetics and details
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work well in a team and with clients
Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
Strong technical skills for troubleshooting equipment issues
A strong attention to detail
Flexible schedule to work nights and weekends if required
Must be able to lift 50lbs
Education:
An associate degree in film, media, or equivalent field experience
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in film is preferred
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 75.00/hr.