Solus Lighting is a five star, full service lighting and production management company specializing in high end corporate, social, and non-profit events of all sizes across the globe.
We are currently seeking positive and energetic individuals to join our team in the roles shown below.
Ideal candidates are passionate about lighting design and technology and possess natural curiosity, ambition, and willingness to learn in order to grow personally and professionally.
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Our open positions include:
Solus Lighting LTD – Shop Manager
REPORTS TO: Lead Designer/Owner
SUMMARY: A part-time position to manage and maintain a wide variety of both administrative and shop activities including, but not limited to equipment preparation, repair, maintenance, and return as well as assist the Lead Designer and provide support to Production Technicians and Operations Manager. This is a hands-on detail-oriented position.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Safe and on-time delivery and pickup of production equipment. Mostly local to the Cleveland/Akron area, but with occasional overnight trips when necessary.
Repair and maintenance of all Solus Lighting owned lighting equipment. This includes sourcing parts, assuring that wireless fixtures are in the proper charging rotation, maintaining service logs, inventory and accompanying records.
Responsible for logistics of (company and sub-rented) equipment and related paperwork pertaining to shows, productions, and inventory. This includes but is not limited to – prepping and testing; equipment/materials specification (when needed); loading/unloading; transporting; check-in, clean, and repair.
Maintain a neat, orderly, safe, and efficient working environment both in the shop and on location.
Maintaining and cleaning the company vehicle and shop on a regular basis. This includes making sure that all necessary service happens to the vehicle regularly and on schedule.
Coordinate, maintain, and communicate schedule and logistics of company and rented vehicles and equipment for productions.
Conducting site surveys and contact clients, venues, planners, and producers as needed.
Occasionally attend industry events, meetings and/or training to represent Solus Lighting.
Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Other duties as assigned by Lead Designer/Owner.
EXPERIENCE:
Required:
Minimum 18 years of age
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years practical working experience with theatrical/event lighting
Working knowledge of conventional, LED & Intelligent lighting equipment & systems
Field experience with troubleshooting and diagnostics of a wide variety of theatrical lighting fixtures, consoles, and systems
Working knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel, & Outlook
A valid driver’s license and good driving record are required
Must have reliable transportation
Must be flexible in work schedule to accommodate the varying entertainment needs outside normal business hours, including weekends and holidays
Excellent customer service skills and professional appearance & demeanor are a must.
Must have good interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) to relate to a wide variety of clienteles
Preferred:
BA or BFA in theatre or live event lighting is preferred
Working knowledge of Auto Cad/Vector Works
ETCP Certification (Rigging and/or Entertainment Electrician
SUMMARY: A part-time position to assist the Lead Designer with the planning and execution of production work in a wide variety of venues and assist the Shop Manager with equipment preparation, repair, maintenance, and return. This is a hands-on detail-oriented position.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Be the lead technician in production work. This includes but not limited to supervising crews (union and nonunion), load in, stand by, programming, load out and driving company and rented vehicles.
Be a supporting technician in production work as needed.
Sourcing, supervising, and assisting the crew on production sites.
Safe and on-time delivery and installation of production equipment. Mostly local to the Cleveland/Akron area, but with occasional overnight trips when necessary.
Assist shop manager with repair and maintenance of all Solus Lighting owned equipment as well as maintaining service logs, inventory, and accompanying records.
Responsible for the safety and proper installation, operation, and well-being of all equipment (company and sub-rented) and related paperwork pertaining to shows and productions. This includes but is not limited to – prepping and testing; equipment/materials specification (when needed); loading/unloading; transporting; check-in, clean, and repair.
Create and complete event summary reports for each event and call in a timely manner.
Maintain a neat, orderly, safe, and efficient working environment both on production sites, as well as in the shop.
Conducting site surveys of production locations and contact clients, venues, planners, and producers as needed.
Occasionally attend industry events, meetings and/or training to represent Solus Lighting.
Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Other duties as assigned by Lead Designer/Owner.
EXPERIENCE:
Required:
Minimum 18 years of age
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years practical working experience with theatrical/event lighting
Working knowledge of conventional, LED & Intelligent lighting equipment & systems
Field experience with troubleshooting and diagnostics of a wide variety of theatrical lighting fixtures
Working knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel, & Outlook
A valid driver’s license and good driving record are required
Must have reliable transportation
Must be flexible in work schedule to accommodate the varying entertainment needs outside normal business hours, including weekends and holidays
Excellent customer service skills and professional appearance & demeanor are a must.
Must have good interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) to relate to a wide variety of clienteles.
Preferred:
BA or BFA in theatre or live event lighting is preferred
Working knowledge of Auto Cad/Vector Works
ETCP Certification (Rigging and/or Entertainment Electrician
Solus Lighting is always seeking talented applicants that are willing to take on a challenge and are dedicated to providing the very best customer service. If you are looking for the opportunity to work with our internationally accredited team and there are no current openings listed, please send a cover letter, resume, and references to info@soluslightingltd.com.
