Senior Lighting Project Manager

SENIOR LIGHTING PROJECT MANAGER

The Senior Lighting Project Manager plays a key role in delivering innovative and visually compelling lighting designs across live events, fashion shows, and touring music productions.

Working closely with the design team, you will lead projects from concept to execution, blending creativity with technical expertise and strong client communication. We welcome candidates who bring a broad understanding and interest in aesthetic, architectural, and spatial design - key to developing effective lighting solutions for our projects. This role includes international travel and opportunities to work on high-profile productions. The role requires full eligibility to work in the UK and must be based in London. You will be expected to work from our King’s Cross office. This arrangement may vary depending on specific projects, studio workload or on-site requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead projects from pitch to delivery, managing timelines, budgets, and creative standards.
• Conceptualise and execute lighting designs tailored to client briefs, focusing on both aesthetics and technical integration.
• Coordinate on-site delivery, installations, rehearsals, and live events.
• Attend client meetings, site visits, and production meetings.
• Resolve creative and technical challenges efficiently.
• Produce CAD drawings and technical specifications.
• Act as the main client contact throughout project life cycles, both remotely and on-site.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and collaborators.
• Prepare pitches, proposals, and quotations.
• Monitor project progress and manage changes, ensuring accurate client communication and cost tracking.

SKILLS

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in lighting/production design.
• Advanced knowledge of Vectorworks and related CAD software.
• Strong design skills with a keen eye for detail and innovation.
• Proven ability to lead projects and teams in high-pressure environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets.
• Flexible, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Willing to travel internationally and work non-standard hours.
• Numerate and IT literate, with the ability to produce and manage proposals and budgets.
• Professional demeanour with strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Please email CV and Cover Letter at: studio@renegadedesign.co.uk