Lighting Department Lead

Summary

Now hiring: Lighting Department Lead at Limitless Lights and Sound in Austin, TX. Must have MA3 and Capture 3D experience. Full-time role with hands-on production, crew leadership, and touring-level rigging. Apply now.

The Difference You Will Make

  • Production & Show Execution

    • Advance lighting specs, power needs, and rigging for each show

    • Design in Capture 3D and execute with GrandMA3

    • Program and operate shows across live music, corporate, and experiential formats

    • Lead crews during load-in, showtime, and strike—ensuring quality and safety

    • Serve as LD and/or Console Op for key events

    Department Oversight

    • Supervise and train lighting techs and freelancers

    • Maintain and troubleshoot all lighting gear and control systems

    • Oversee prep workflow and develop efficient pack lists and case layouts

    • Recommend upgrades and improvements to the department and equipment list

    Collaboration

    • Work with Project Managers and other department leads to ensure integrated designs

    • Represent Limitless on site and during pre-pro calls with a high level of professionalism

    • Bonus: bring in touring or client connections to help the business grow

A Typical Day

You’ll take point on everything lighting—advancing shows, designing rigs, programming consoles, and managing techs. This role blends technical mastery with crew leadership and warehouse oversight. You’ll be hands-on in prep, out front on-site, and behind the console when it counts.

Your Expertise

  • Extensive GrandMA3 experience required

  • Capture 3D proficiency required

  • Deep familiarity with DMX, sACN, ArtNet, and networking

  • Prior experience advancing and running shows in a lead LD role

  • Comfortable lifting 80+ lbs regularly, working at height, and long shifts

  • Current or previous forklift, scissor lift, and boom lift certifications

  • Strong organizational and leadership skills in both warehouse and field settings

  • Available for night/weekend work as needed

  • Rigging knowledge or certifications is a huge plus.

Your Location

Location: Austin, Tx

Our Commitment to Excellence

Limitless Lights and Sound is a full-service production company specializing in creative, high-impact lighting, audio, and video for live music, branded events, and corporate experiences. We deliver big-show energy with boutique agility, and we’re looking for a Lighting Department Lead who’s just as versatile.

Pay Range

Compensation:

  • Base salary of $65,000-80,000 based on experience. 

Personal Details

Resume/CV (up to 2 uploads)

Allowed File Types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf,    Maximum File Size: 2MB

References

Please include contact for info for two references that we may contract.   

Jobs in Austin, Texas