Lighting Designer / Operator for Theme Parks & Events

About the role

The Lighting Designer / Operator will create captivating visual environments across The Groves, shaping guest experiences from day to night. This role blends artistic vision with technical expertise to enhance architecture, landscaped gardens, public spaces, and indoor venues.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement creative lighting concepts for facades, gardens, water features, pathways, retail and restaurant exteriors.
• Design immersive lighting experiences for daily operations, seasonal activations, festivals and special events.
• Program and oversee dynamic lighting sequences for live performances and entertainment shows.
• Manage installation, commissioning, programming and calibration of lighting systems, including Avolites and smart lighting technologies.
• Conduct routine inspections and ensure installations meet design intent and operational standards.

Required profile

• Proven experience designing lighting for theme parks, destination attractions, luxury resorts, entertainment districts or immersive public environments.
• Strong understanding of architectural, landscape and experiential lighting.
• Ability to combine technical expertise with artistic vision to enhance guest experience.

Required skills

• Lighting Fixtures
• Lighting Control Systems
• Creative Direction
• Entertainment Lighting
• Intelligent Lighting Systems
• Avolites
• Lighting Design
• Architectural Lighting
• Lighting Plans
• Technical Documentation