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.
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.
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
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.
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
Location: Austin, Tx
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.
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