Lighting Designer for Live Stage Theater Shows Job at El Centro Milagro, Portland, OR

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  • El Centro Milagro
  • Portland, OR

Job Description

MUST BE LOCATED IN PORTLAND, OR METRO AREA TO BE CONSIDERED

Job Title: Lighting Designer

Company: El Centro Milagro

Location: Portland, OR

About Us: Milagro is a thriving community theater dedicated to bringing engaging and thought-provoking productions to our audiences. With a 121-seat theater and a fully-equipped scene shop, we create an immersive experience for both our patrons and the artists we work with. As we embark into our 42nd season of productions, we are looking for a talented designer to light up the stage for Season42: Fuerza en Familia .

Job Description: As a Lighting Designer with Milagro, you will play a crucial role in the realization of our productions, contributing your skills in theatre design and tech to create captivating and immersive productions. You will work closely with our Production Team to transform our vision into reality, ensuring that the show becomes a visual masterpiece. 

Three shows of Season 42 include Alebrijes: 9/8 first rehearsal, 10/4-5 tech, 10/17 opening

Los Empenos de una Casa: 1/12/26 first rehearsal, 2/7-8 tech, 2/20 opening

Brown Face: 3/30 first rehearsal, 4/25-26 tech, 5/8 opening

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the Production Team to develop and execute the lighting design
  • Attend weekly production meetings with Production Team (via Zoom)
  • Design and deliver lighting plot, hookups, and cues
  • Ensure that all lighting instruments and elements are safe and functional
  • Implement hang/focus, cue-to-cue, and strike activities
  • Maintain an organized lighting inventory

Qualifications:

  • Prior experience in lighting design for theater productions
  • Familiarity with lighting programs including QLab
  • Ability to deliver rough and final lighting plots, and all paperwork including hookups and cues
  • Ability to work in a team and take direction from the Director
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
  • Flexibility to work within the provided schedule, including evenings and weekends
  • Spanish proficiency a plus
  • Located in the Portland Metro area with reliable transportation to and from the theatre

Compensation: $1300 design fee stipend.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about theater, have the skills and experience required, and want to be a part of bringing our production to life, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, a brief cover letter, and any relevant portfolio or work samples by May 30th, 2025

Milagro is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We look forward to reviewing your application and working with you to create a memorable production.

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