Theatre Consultant - Stage Lighting - (15) in London

Thank you for your interest in Charcoalblue. We are seeking a Theatre Consultant with a Stage Lighting focus to join our global Theatre Consultancy team in the UK.

You will be responsible for all aspects of design, documenting, and commissioning Stage Lighting systems on our projects, working as part of our project teams which can include team leads, theatre designers, stage equipment designers, experience designers and acousticians to deliver holistic, bespoke dedicated design solutions.

It would be advantageous to have prior experience with theatre and/or presentation technical systems and/or broadcast and media technology, either as a practitioner and/or systems designer and/or experience as a team leader or project manager.

• Provide general support for projects; primarily assisting with the production of drawings, specifications and reports for specific projects, as well as assisting the more senior team members with research on new products, developing the principles of system design and the production of Charcoalblue's 'standard' system information.
• Work to a consistently high standard, in line with Charcoalblue's quality assurance and control procedures.
• Ensure that the demands of your projects are fully met.
• Operate with minimal administrative assistance: drafting emails, letters, reports and budgets as necessary.
• Meeting with clients to evaluate their needs for a project as they relate to stage lighting systems and network systems design (and beyond).
• Working with our internal design team to present a holistic design solution which balances all aspects of performance functionality and budget.
• Communicating with client teams to describe our solutions and ensure they reflect the right fit which balances the needs of various project constituents.
• Describing the functionality and purpose of stage lighting systems while adjusting communication styles for different audiences.
• Working with architectural and engineering teams to ensure that each of the design disciplines includes the required infrastructure, support, and accommodation for all elements of the stage lighting systems.
• Providing cost projections throughout a project for stage lighting systems integration.
• Conducting value engineering; adapting and revising designs to reduce cost while maintaining as much value and performance as possible, meanwhile being able to describe impacts on functionality.
• Participating in site visits for commissioning, witness testing, construction progress, and other purposes as required. This position will require occasional travel, including international/overseas travel.
• Working with our Team Leaders to set out project work plans, goals, and deliverables.
• Contributing to the continual development of our internal design and technical resources.
• Discussing your work and ideas with other designers at Charcoalblue.
• Serving as a resource for all our designers about stage lighting technology applicable to our projects.

• Minimum four years' experience as a stage lighting designer or technician, ideally across performing arts and architectural contexts.
• Minimum two years of experience working as a technical systems designer or specifying stage lighting systems or equipment.
• Experience in computer drafting of some form; proficiency in Vectorworks, AutoCAD or REVIT required.
• Professional experience with the standard suite of Microsoft Office and GSuite products.
• Professional experience with Adobe Acrobat and/or Bluebeam.
• Experience and interest in live performance, and/or events, with a demonstrable passion for the performing arts.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to self‐manage and set work plans for successful delivery of work against deadlines with minimal input from management.
• Expert level of detailed knowledge about stage lighting and high level of knowledge about audiovisual equipment infrastructure and networking technology, and systems integration.
• Experience serving as primary stage lighting or audiovisual systems designer for completed projects.
• Practical knowledge of stage lighting and/or audiovisual theory and design, with solid understanding of networks and relevant infrastructure.
• Knowledge of theatre health & safety practice and relevant regulations.
• Skill and sensitivity to graphic design and layout, graphical display of information, adhering to design standards, and incorporating corporate branding.
• Experience with construction of theatre and/or live performance buildings.
• Experience demonstrating creation of contract documentation for stage lighting or audiovisual systems on new construction or architectural renovation projects in the UK and/or EMEA.
• Experience working with a distributed global team across different time zones.

To apply: Please complete the online application form and submit a short CV (1-2 pages) and a cover letter addressing the prompts provided in the application form.

We expect to interview in December 2025. Interviews will be held in person at our London Studio or remotely via Microsoft Teams.