Lighting Technician

WHO WE ARE

Design and Production Inc. is a renowned builder of museum experiences, offering a comprehensive range of specialty services for museums and high-profile institutions. With 75 years of experience in the local community, D&P is now part of the global museum business of Chargeurs, a public company based in Paris, France. The Company’s expertise lies in prefabrication consulting, project management, exhibit engineering, detailing, prototyping, installation, media, and lighting systems. Projects are custom, large scale, complex, multi-year experiences.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you passionate about lighting up immersive museum exhibits? As a Lighting Technician for Design and Production Incorporated, you’ll bring exhibits to life through expert lighting installations and electrical components. In this hourly, full time position, you’ll work hands-on in our Shop and on-site setting the stage for innovative installations that captivate museum visitors.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Manage and Test Equipment: Oversee the receipt, shipping, testing and troubleshooting of lighting, AV and electrical equipment.
• Collaborate and Construct: Work closely with Shop personnel to pre-fit and install lightning fixtures, power supplies, junction boxes and conduit into exhibits.
• Coordinate with Trades: Liaise with subcontractors and other trades to ensure a smooth installation process.
• Fine-Tune Displays: Ensure a quality installation meeting all specifications.

WHAT MAKES YOU SHINE

• Clear Communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Team Player: Cooperate effectively with colleagues and project management.
• Problem Solver: Identify causes of issues, analyze information and provide recommendations for resolution.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Proven skills in permanent installation and construction.
• Knowledge of systems such as DMX, ETC, Lutron, and Crestron.
• Training or experience with major lighting manufacturers such as ETC, LSI, Leviton, Strand or Color Kinetics
• Basic soldering and electronics repair skills (moving light repair a plus).
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Familiarity with lighting control programming and rapid prototyping. (Arduinio and Raspberry Pi experience a plus).

Required

• Ability to travel to site projects for installations.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Pass a background check to work on government facilities, if needed.
• Strong record of safety.

A Plus

• Knowledge of Microsoft Project or ProCore.
• Familiarity with Fabrication, Manufacturing or Museum Exhibits.
• Knowledge of carpentry and metal work skills.

Ready to help us light up history?

Apply now and be part of our team, where creativity, technical expertise and passion for museum installations combine to create world-class exhibits.

Design and Production Incorporated (D&P) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Design and Production Incorporated (D&P) is an E-Verify Employer.