ISCO Occupation Group 3435.11 Lighting Designer
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Lighting Designer: Lighting designers develop a lighting design concept for a performance and supervise the execution of it. Their work is based on research and artistic vision. Their design is influenced by and influences other designs and must be conform with these designs and the overall artistic vision. Therefore, the designers work closely with artistic directors, operators and the artistic team. During rehearsals and performance they coach the operators to obtain optimal timing and manipulation. Lighting designers develop lighting plots, cue lists and other documentation to support the operators and production crew. Lighting designers sometimes also work as autonomous artists, creating light art outside a performance context.
Essential Skills
- Adapt Existing Designs To Changed Circumstances
- Update Design Results During Rehearsals
- Use Communication Equipment
- Supervise Plotting Of Stage Lights
- Follow Safety Procedures When Working At Heights
- Draw Up Lighting Plan
- Monitor Sociological Trends
- Safeguard Artistic Quality Of Performance
- Assess Power Needs
- Communicate During Show
- Understand Artistic Concepts
- Analyse Score
- Develop Design Ideas Cooperatively
- Analyse The Scenography
- Propose Improvements To Artistic Production
- Verify Feasibility
- Research New Ideas
- Take Measurements Of Performance Space
- Meet Deadlines
- Analyse The Artistic Concept Based On Stage Actions
- Adapt To Artists' Creative Demands
- Present Detailed Design Proposals
- Analyse A Script
- Coach Staff For Running The Performance
- Monitor Developments In Technology Used For Design
- Focus Stage Lights
- Work Ergonomically
- Work Safely With Mobile Electrical Systems Under Supervision
- Perform Quality Control Of Design During A Run
- Develop Design Concept
Optional Skills
- Provide Documentation
- Adapt Artistic Plan To Location
- Update Budget
- Set Up Light Board
- Operate A Lighting Console
- Ensure Safety Of Mobile Electrical Systems
- Focus Lighting Equipment
- Plot Lighting States With Automated Lights
- Lead A Team
- Draw Up Artistic Production
- Organise Resources For Artistic Production
- Document Your Own Practice
- Labour Legislation
- Translate Artistic Concepts To Technical Designs
- Keep Personal Administration
- Plot Lighting States
- Use Personal Protection Equipment
- Work With Respect For Own Safety
- Copyright Legislation
- Install Lighting
- Analyse The Need For Technical Resources
Alternative Names
- Lighting Designer & Technician
- Theatre Lighting Designer
- Lighting Designer And Technician
- Lighting Technician & Designer
- Lighting Technician And Designer
