Designer - AV Design (REMOTE)

Luna Lux is a premier lighting design, AV design, and equipment rental procurement, and integration company founded in 2012. We provide lighting and AV design services for museum exhibitions, theme parks, live events, activation, and experiential industries. We also offer technical labor and equipment rentals in North America with a specific focus on live events.

Our design studio and central warehouse are located in Dallas, TX. We have representation in Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, and Philadelphia., allowing us to serve North America from coast to coast. Our European headquarters is in Dublin.

We design for

Theatre

Museum Installations

Theme Parks

Cruise Ships

Corporate Events

Architectural and Permanent Installations

Indoor and Outdoor Projection Mapped Activations

Live Event Broadcasts

Concerts

Activations

Job Description

The AV Designer will assist the design team in creating all AV designs. The designer is expected to create drawings, schedules, and specifications packages. The Designer will be responsible for communicating with the client and understanding the project’s objectives. The Designer works with the design staff to develop project deliverables as detailed in the project description and contract.

The designer will also assist in on-site installation supervision, integration, and programming for projects. It may be required for the designer to use ladders and lifts to assist in installing AV equipment.

Job Responsibilities

Lead AV design projects

Be the lead designer and communicate directly with the client

Organize and manage the internal design team to produce milestone deliverables.

Support lead designers

Support other designers as needed, based on project needs

Provide equipment research and communicate with manufacturers

Provide AV studies (Projection and acoustic studies)

Translate designer mark-ups into project design documents

Produce design documents

AV plans

Details and elevations

Control diagrams

Schedules, reports, and specification packages

Attend project meetings and provide meeting agendas and notes as needed

Perform QAQC on all client deliverables

Travel to the project site and client meetings as required

Continue professional development and education for emerging technologies

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirement Capabilities

Theater, Film/TV, Theme Park, and/or Museum Design and Specification Experience

Proficient in either 3D drafting in either Vectorworks or AutoCAD

Working knowledge of theatrical AV design

Working knowledge of architectural and facility requirements and integration of AV equipment into an attraction, museum, or live event

Understanding of the creative process

Must be able to read architectural blueprints and interpret electrical drawings

5+ years experience in AV and show design

Ability to deliver on a Project’s established scope, schedule, and budget

Strong understanding of current technology and industry standards for all aspects of AV design, as applied to live show and facility infrastructure systems

Ability to work flexible hours - nights, weekends, holidays

Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or G Suite

Possess excellent communication skills; highly motivated; can accept direction easily.

Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Desired Capabilities

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign & Photoshop)

Ability to work closely with all relevant staff to prioritize, organize, instruct, and problem-solve during installation, content integration, and programming

Travel is estimated at 25%

The designer reports to the Design Studio Manager.

Benefits

Company provided health insurance (100% of employees insurance premium covered) that includes medical, dental, and vision.

Participation in company 401k plan. 100% match of the first 4% deferred salary.

Unlimited Flexible Time Off Policy

Additional Information

The right candidate has strong organizational skills, the ability to manage deadlines, prioritize, and adjust as needed. It’s important that you enjoy or have had experience working in entertainment, theme parks, museums, and theatrical experiences.

Successful candidates may be required to travel domestically and internationally and must be comfortable working closely with clients and vendors of different cultural backgrounds. Successful candidates must have a valid passport with no travel restrictions or the ability to obtain one within 6 weeks after employment.

This position is a Full Time Permanent opportunity for the right candidate. This position is a remote position, with preference given to candidates living in CA, MA, NC, NY, IL, NY, PA, and TX. Candidates must reside and be legally eligible to work in the US

FLSA Exempt. EOE.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.