Associate AV Designer (REMOTE)

Company Description

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 Associate AV Designer will assist project leads with producing detailed project design materials, including but not limited to drafting, schedules, specification packages, and design decks. After completing design packages, the Associate AV Designer will participate in a QAQC process to ensure complete designs meet company design standards.  During the production of project design materials, the Associate AV Designer may translate the Designer’s markups and notations into project drafting and paperwork. The Associate AV Designer will also assist in fixture research and conduct lighting studies and photometric reports. Occasionally, there may be a requirement to communicate with manufacturers on behalf of the Designer. Associate AV Designers may be tasked with design specific portions of a project, as assigned by the lead designer. The Associate AV Designer shall attend project meetings regularly and provide detailed note-taking. The Associate AV Designer must comprehensively understand each project’s design and goals throughout the project's life. The Associate Lighting Designer will join the Designer on-site as needed. Job Responsibilities: Support the lead AV designerProvide equipment research and communicate with manufacturers  Provide audio and projection studies  Translate designer mark-ups into project design documents 

Produce design documentsEquipment 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 (estimated 25%)
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 Vectorworks or AutoCAD with experience in 3D
Working knowledge of theatrical AV design
Working knowledge of architectural and facility requirements and integration of lighting equipment into an attraction, museum, or live event
Understanding of the creative process
Must be able to read architectural blueprints and interpret electrical drawings
3+ 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)
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 Director of Design.
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, FL, IL, NY, and TX.
FLSA Exempt. EOE.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation: USD 60000 - USD 80000 - yearly